Mattis vs Wilhelm

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mattis

Boy #4,240 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu

Cultural Roots

Norwegian Swedish Danish German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,240
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Matt, Matti

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Wilhelm

Boy #4,266 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

German Dutch Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,266
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Will, Willy, Wil

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Popularity Comparison

Mattis Rank #4,240
Wilhelm Rank #4,266

Mattis is more popular, ranked #4240 vs #4266 for Wilhelm.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mattis ___

  • Mattis Johan
  • Mattis Erik
  • Mattis Olaf
  • Mattis Bjorn
  • Mattis Wilhelm
  • Mattis Karl

Wilhelm ___

  • Wilhelm Friedrich
  • Wilhelm Ernst
  • Wilhelm Karl
  • Wilhelm Otto
  • Wilhelm Heinrich
  • Wilhelm Klaus

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mattis

Sigrid Ingrid Lars Sven Freya

If you choose Wilhelm

Friedrich Charlotte Sophia Heinrich Elise

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mattis or Wilhelm more popular?

Mattis is more popular, ranked #4240 compared to Wilhelm at #4266 in the United States.

What do Mattis and Wilhelm mean?

Mattis means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu origin). Wilhelm means "resolute protector" (Old High German origin).

Are Mattis and Wilhelm boy or girl names?

Mattis is primarily a boy name. Wilhelm is primarily a boy name.

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