Manuel vs Mathias

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Manuel

Boy #352 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is with us"

Origin: Hebrew (Immanuel)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#352
Total SSA Count
954
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Manny, Manu

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Manuel Rank #352
Mathias Rank #338

Mathias is more popular, ranked #338 vs #352 for Manuel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Manuel ___

  • Manuel Antonio
  • Manuel Jose
  • Manuel Carlos
  • Manuel Alejandro
  • Manuel Diego
  • Manuel Enrique

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 Manuel

Isabella Sofia Miguel Ana Carlos

If you choose Mathias

Elias Lukas Nora Ingrid Sebastian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Manuel or Mathias more popular?

Mathias is more popular, ranked #338 compared to Manuel at #352 in the United States.

What do Manuel and Mathias mean?

Manuel means "God is with us" (Hebrew (Immanuel) origin). Mathias means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Manuel and Mathias boy or girl names?

Manuel is primarily a boy name. Mathias is primarily a boy name.

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