Spelling Variants
Mathis vs Mattis: Which Spelling?
Mathis and Mattis are both variants of the Hebrew name Mattityahu.
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).
Global Rank #154
Mattis
Origin: Norwegian
Mattis is a shortened form of Matthias, derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu (מַתִּתְיָהוּ), meaning "gift of God" (from *mattanah* "gift" and *Yah* referring to 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.