Mattis vs Willy

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Willy

Boy #4,354 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute protector, determined guardian"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Dutch American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,354
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Will

Playground Safety Score

37 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Mattis Rank #4,240
Willy Rank #4,354

Mattis is more popular, ranked #4240 vs #4354 for Willy.

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

Willy ___

  • Willy James
  • Willy Thomas
  • Willy John
  • Willy Robert
  • Willy Lee
  • Willy Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mattis

Sigrid Ingrid Lars Sven Freya

If you choose Willy

Billy Tommy Sally Molly Freddie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mattis or Willy more popular?

Mattis is more popular, ranked #4240 compared to Willy at #4354 in the United States.

What do Mattis and Willy mean?

Mattis means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu origin). Willy means "resolute protector, determined guardian" (Germanic origin).

Are Mattis and Willy boy or girl names?

Mattis is primarily a boy name. Willy is primarily a boy name.

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