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Mattis

♂ Boy

Pronounced MAH-tis /ˈmɑ.tɪs/Medium

Meaning: Scandinavian/German form of Matthias — from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God'Medium

In 30 seconds: Crisp and Nordic: Mattis is the Scandinavian Matthias — 'gift of God'. Strong, modern, and warm.
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Origin HighHebrew, German
MeaningScandinavian/German form of Matthias — from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God'
U.S. rank (2025)#6038 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 466

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201820032025

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

Mattis is a Scandinavian and German form of Matthias — from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God'. A crisp, strong name across Scandinavia and Germany.

In the U.S. it appears in Scandinavian and German families. Rare, gift-of-God at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Mattis is a Scandinavian and German form of Matthias, from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God' — a crisp, strong Nordic classic.
Overall data confidence 80%
Behind the Name — Mattis — etymology

Variations

MatthiasMathisMats

Nicknames

Mats

Famous Bearers

  • ★James Mattis (1950-)
    Retired United States Marine Corps general who served as Secretary of Defense under President Donald Trump from 2017 to 2019

If you like Mattis…

Matthias— the full name
Mathis— a fellow Matt- form
Mathieu— the French form
Ellis— lands in the same popularity range
Yanis— another Hebrew name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mattis mean?

Mattis is a Scandinavian/German Matthias — 'gift of God'.

How do you pronounce Mattis?

It's said MAH-tis /ˈmɑ.tɪs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Mattis a boy or girl name?

Mattis is a boy's name.

How popular is Mattis?

Mattis is a rare name in the U.S.

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