Mathys
- Gender
- Boy
- Say it
- mah-TEES
- Origin
- Hebrew
Mathys is a boys' name of Hebrew origin, meaning “gift of God”. Too few babies were given it in the latest year to rank.
What does Mathys mean?
Hebrew: Dutch and French form of Matthias
“gift of God”
A Dutch and French spelling of Matthias, from the Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of Yahweh'.
Is Mathys a girl's or a boy's name?
Mathys is a boys' name.
How popular is Mathys in the UK?
No boys in the UK were given it in 2025, or too few to be listed. Its busiest year was 2015, with 7 boys.
Mathys in the UK, year by year
| Year | Boys | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | #6,556 |
| 2022 | 0 | – |
| 2021 | 0 | – |
| 2020 | 0 | – |
| 2019 | 0 | – |
| 2018 | 3 | #4,959 |
| 2017 | 0 | – |
| 2016 | 0 | – |
| 2015 | 7 | #2,855 |
| 2014 | 0 | – |
| 2013 | 0 | – |
| 2012 | 0 | – |
| 2011 | 0 | – |
| 2010 | 0 | – |
| 2009 | 4 | #3,909 |
| 2008 | 5 | #3,305 |
| 2007 | 0 | – |
| 2006 | 0 | – |
| 2005 | 3 | #3,992 |
| 2004 | 0 | – |
| 2003 | 0 | – |
| 2002 | 3 | #3,325 |
Names like Mathys
Names given in the same years and the same naming tradition, with a similar sound.
Ellis, Toby, Ethan, Musa, Isaac, Lucas, Evan, Leon, Malachi, Noah, Alfie, Charlie
Names related to Mathys
More Hebrew names
Isabella, Elijah, James, Jack, Mia, Ava, Jude, Ezra, Benjamin, Jacob, Daniel, Samuel, Elias, Mateo, Elsie, Levi
Sources
Figures from Baby names in England and Wales (Office for National Statistics), Babies' first names (National Records of Scotland) and Baby names (Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency). Nameling last updated them on 20 October 2026. How the figures are worked out, and the data to download.
To cite this page: Nameling, “Mathys: name meaning, origin and popularity”, https://www.nameling.co.uk/names/mathys, updated 20 October 2026.