Matthijs
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Matthijs first appeared in US Social Security records in 2014.
Over 13 babies have been named Matthijs in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Matthijs is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #43,653 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #43,653
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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West African origin
"prosperous, noble"
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Cantonese Chinese origin
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Korean origin
"inspiration, wave"
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Sanskrit origin
"great sage, noble seer"
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About the Name Matthijs
Matthijs is a boy name .
Matthijs is currently ranked #43,653 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Matthijs include Mat, May, Matie, and Mattie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Matthijs include Matthew, Matteo, Matthias, Mattias, Matt . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis