Matias vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matias

Boy #158 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Scandinavian Finnish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#158
Total SSA Count
2,263
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mati, Tias, Matt

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Matias Rank #158
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #158 for Matias.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Matias ___

  • Matias Alexander
  • Matias Sebastian
  • Matias Alejandro
  • Matias Rafael
  • Matias Santiago
  • Matias Emilio

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 Matias

Sofia Isabella Lucas Emilia Nicolas

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matias or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Matias at #158 in the United States.

What do Matias and Theodore mean?

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

Are Matias and Theodore boy or girl names?

Matias is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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