Spelling Variants
Mathias vs Mathis: Which Spelling?
Mathias and Mathis are both variants of Matthew, derived from Hebrew Mattityahu.
Global Rank #41
Mathias
Origin: French
Mathias means "gift of God" and derives from the Hebrew name Mattityahu (מתתיהו), composed of the elements "matt" (gift) and "yah" (God).
Global Rank #20
Mathis
Origin: German
Mathis is a variant of Matthew, derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu (מתתיהו), meaning "gift of God" from the roots "mattat" (gift) and "Yah" (God).
Which is more popular? Based on real registry rankings, Mathis currently ranks higher globally. Popularity can vary a lot by country — check each name's own page for a full regional breakdown.