Matthias vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matthias

Boy #472 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Biblical Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#472
Total SSA Count
653
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Matt, Matty, Thias

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Matthias Rank #472
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #472 for Matthias.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Matthias ___

  • Matthias James
  • Matthias Heinrich
  • Matthias Alexander
  • Matthias Wilhelm
  • Matthias Joseph
  • Matthias Elias

Theodore ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthias or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Matthias at #472 in the United States.

What do Matthias and Theodore mean?

Matthias means "gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Matthias and Theodore boy or girl names?

Matthias is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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