Matthijs vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matthijs

Boy #43,653 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #43,653
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Mat, Matt, Matty

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Ameire Adwaith Amirjon

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Theodore

Boy #4 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine gift"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4
Total SSA Count: 12,011
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal
Nicknames: Theo, Teddy, Ted

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Elijah Julian Jordan Walker

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Popularity Comparison

Matthijs Rank #43,653

Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #43653 for Matthijs.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthijs or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Matthijs at #43653 in the United States.

What do Matthijs and Theodore mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Matthijs and Theodore boy or girl names?

Matthijs is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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