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Mattheus

♂ Boy

Pronounced mah-TAY-us /mɑˈteɪ.əs/Medium

Meaning: A Latin/Dutch/Scandinavian form of Matthew (Matthaeus), from the Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God.' The -us ending gives it a classical, scriptural flavor.Medium

In 30 seconds: A stately Matthew: Mattheus means 'gift of God' (said 'mah-TAY-us'). Classical and warm.

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Origin MediumLatin, Hebrew

MeaningA Latin/Dutch/Scandinavian form of Matthew (Matthaeus), from the Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God.' The -us ending gives it a classical, scriptural flavor.

U.S. rank (2025)#10318 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 221

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

Mattheus is a Latin, Dutch, and Scandinavian form of Matthew, from the Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God.' It reads as a classical, heritage-rich name, rarer in U.S. use (said 'mah-TAY-us').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, as a formal take on Matthew. Rare, classical, and warm.

Did you know? Mattheus is the Latin form of Matthew (Matthaeus), from the Hebrew for 'gift of God' — the -us ending lending it a scriptural, old-world grandeur (said 'mah-TAY-us').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Mattheus — Latin/Dutch form of Matthew; Hebrew 'gift of God'

Variations

MatthewMatthaeusMattias

Nicknames

MattTheus

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mattheus mean?

Mattheus is a Latin/Dutch form of Matthew, from the Hebrew for 'gift of God.'

How do you pronounce Mattheus?

It's said mah-TAY-us /mɑˈteɪ.əs/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Mattheus a boy or girl name?

Mattheus is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Mattheus?

Mattheus is a rare name for boys in the U.S.