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“Mathys is a Dutch and Flemish diminutive form of Matthias, derived from the Hebrew name Matityahu, meaning "gift of God" (from "mattan" meaning gift and "Yah" referring to God).”

French (Modern) · Girl · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#3,189
TrendVintage
Peak year2001
Syllables2
OriginFrench (Modern)
LanguageFrench (Modern)
CultureFrench (Modern)
ReligionChristianity
Letters6
Numerology5 Chaldean 9
Global rank#134

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Mathys

Mathys is a Dutch and Flemish diminutive form of Matthias, derived from the Hebrew name Matityahu, meaning "gift of God" (from "mattan" meaning gift and "Yah" referring to God).

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Etymology

Mathys is a Dutch and Flemish diminutive form of Matthias, derived from the Hebrew name Matityahu, meaning "gift of God" (from "mattan" meaning gift and "Yah" referring to God). The name is primarily used in the Netherlands, Belgium, and French-speaking regions, with historical roots in Christian tradition tied to the Apostle Matthew and Saint Matthias of the New Testament.

Mathys currently ranks #3,189 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2001.

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