Mathias vs Raymond

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Raymond

Boy #380 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#380
Total SSA Count
859
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ray, Rae, Raymie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mathias Rank #338
Raymond Rank #380

Mathias is more popular, ranked #338 vs #380 for Raymond.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mathias ___

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

Raymond ___

  • Raymond James
  • Raymond Allen
  • Raymond Charles
  • Raymond Eugene
  • Raymond William
  • Raymond Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mathias

Elias Lukas Nora Ingrid Sebastian

If you choose Raymond

Dorothy Gloria Helen Walter Donald

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mathias or Raymond more popular?

Mathias is more popular, ranked #338 compared to Raymond at #380 in the United States.

What do Mathias and Raymond mean?

Mathias means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Raymond means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Mathias and Raymond boy or girl names?

Mathias is primarily a boy name. Raymond is primarily a boy name.

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