Mathias vs Theodore

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mathias Rank #338
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #338 for Mathias.

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

Theodore ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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Elias Lukas Nora Ingrid Sebastian

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mathias or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Mathias at #338 in the United States.

What do Mathias and Theodore mean?

Mathias means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Mathias and Theodore boy or girl names?

Mathias is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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