Mathis vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mathis

Boy #3,538 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

French German Flemish Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,538
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mat, Matty

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Mathis Rank #3,538
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3538 for Mathis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mathis ___

  • Mathis Jean
  • Mathis Louis
  • Mathis Alexandre
  • Mathis Henri
  • Mathis Pierre
  • Mathis Luc

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 Mathis

Théo Maxime Hugo Camille Léa

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mathis or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Mathis at #3538 in the United States.

What do Mathis and Theodore mean?

Mathis means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Mathis and Theodore boy or girl names?

Mathis is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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