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Mathis

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Pronounced mah-TEES /mɑˈtis/High

Meaning: French and German form of Matthew — Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of Yahweh' — also the surname of painter Matisse-adjacent and composer MathisHigh

In 30 seconds: Matthew with continental polish: Mathis is the French and German form — 'gift of God'. Borne by a Renaissance master (Mathis Grünewald) and rising on both sides of the Atlantic. Sleek and timeless.
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Origin HighHebrew, German
MeaningFrench and German form of Matthew — Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of Yahweh' — also the surname of painter Matisse-adjacent and composer Mathis
U.S. rank (2024)#3561 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births32 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,937

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201618852024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Mathis is a French and German form of Matthew — from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of Yahweh'. Borne by the Renaissance painter Mathis Grünewald, it is a sleek, established name across France and Germany, now rising in English-speaking countries.

In the U.S. it appears in French- and German-heritage families. Uncommon, gift-of-God at the root, and continental.

Did you know? The painter Mathis Grünewald created the Isenheim Altarpiece, one of the most powerful works of the Northern Renaissance — and inspired Hindemith's opera 'Mathis der Maler'.
Overall data confidence 82%
Behind the Name — Mathis — etymology

Variations

MatthiasMatthewMathys

Nicknames

Matt

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If you like Mathis…

Matthias— a fellow Mat- form of the same root
Mateo— the Spanish 'gift of God' name
Matteo— the Italian sister form
Matthew— the English classic

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mathis mean?

Mathis is a French/German form of Matthew, Hebrew for 'gift of Yahweh'.

How do you pronounce Mathis?

It's said mah-TEES /mɑˈtis/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Mathis a boy or girl name?

Mathis is a boy's name.

How popular is Mathis?

Mathis is an uncommon name in the U.S.