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Mads
♂ Boy
Pronounced MASS /ˈmæs/Medium
Meaning: Danish clip of Mathias — 'gift of Yahweh' — Mikkelsen-coolHigh
In 30 seconds: Copenhagen's coolest export: Mads clips Mathias — God's gift, cheekbones included (Mikkelsen). One Danish syllable, fully loaded.
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MeaningDanish clip of Mathias — 'gift of Yahweh' — Mikkelsen-cool
U.S. rank (2025)#3912 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births28 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 253
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Mads is the Danish clip of Mathias — Hebrew 'gift of Yahweh' — a Scandinavian staple with screen wattage.
In the U.S. it appears in Nordic-aware families. Rare, gift at the root, and tailored.
Did you know? Mads Mikkelsen villained Bond and dined as Hannibal — Denmark's everyday Mathias-clip wearing bespoke menace.
Overall data confidence 82%
Behind the Name — Mads — etymology
Variations
MathiasMatsMadsen
Nicknames
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Famous Bearers
- ★Mads Mikkelsen (1965–present)Danish actor of Hannibal and Casino Royale.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Mads mean?
Mads is the Danish clip of Mathias, 'gift of Yahweh'.
How do you pronounce Mads?
It's said MASS /ˈmæs/ — one syllable; the d softens almost silent in Danish.
Is Mads a boy or girl name?
Mads is a boy's name.
How popular is Mads?
Mads is a rare name in the U.S., a Danish staple.