Mattias vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mattias

Boy #1,145 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Swedish German Finnish Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,145
Total SSA Count
183
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Matti, Tias, Matt

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mattias Rank #1,145
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1145 for Mattias.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mattias ___

  • Mattias Erik
  • Mattias Lars
  • Mattias Henrik
  • Mattias Johan
  • Mattias Axel
  • Mattias Gustav

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 Mattias

Astrid Sigrid Lukas Elsa Johan

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mattias or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Mattias at #1145 in the United States.

What do Mattias and Theodore mean?

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

Are Mattias and Theodore boy or girl names?

Mattias is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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