Lewis vs Mathias

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lewis

Boy #435 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic via French

Cultural Roots

English Welsh French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#435
Total SSA Count
728
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lew, Louie

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Mathias

Boy #338 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German Portuguese French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#338
Total SSA Count
1,031
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Matt, Matty, Tias

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Popularity Comparison

Lewis Rank #435
Mathias Rank #338

Mathias is more popular, ranked #338 vs #435 for Lewis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lewis ___

  • Lewis James
  • Lewis Arthur
  • Lewis Charles
  • Lewis Thomas
  • Lewis Henry
  • Lewis George

Mathias ___

  • Mathias Leon
  • Mathias Erik
  • Mathias Johan
  • Mathias Axel
  • Mathias Soren
  • Mathias Felix

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lewis

Albert Arthur Harriet Florence Edith

If you choose Mathias

Elias Lukas Nora Ingrid Sebastian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lewis or Mathias more popular?

Mathias is more popular, ranked #338 compared to Lewis at #435 in the United States.

What do Lewis and Mathias mean?

Lewis means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French origin). Mathias means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lewis and Mathias boy or girl names?

Lewis is primarily a boy name. Mathias is primarily a boy name.

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