Matheus vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matheus

Boy #2,398 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"given by Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Portuguese Brazilian Scandinavian Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,398
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Matt, Matty, Theus

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Matheus Rank #2,398
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2398 for Matheus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Matheus ___

  • Matheus Alexandre
  • Matheus Gabriel
  • Matheus Lucas
  • Matheus Felipe
  • Matheus Rafael
  • Matheus Jose

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Matheus

Isabella Lukas Sofia Rafael Ana

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matheus or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Matheus at #2398 in the United States.

What do Matheus and Theodore mean?

Matheus means "given by Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Matheus and Theodore boy or girl names?

Matheus is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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