| Meaning | gift of God |
| Origin | French, German |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Ma-this |
About Mathis
Sophistication meets accessibility in this refined choice. Mathis offers the gravitas of traditional names while maintaining an approachable, contemporary feel. The 's' ending rather than the more common 'w' variation adds continental flair and visual interest, suggesting worldliness and cultural awareness. Parents drawn to Mathis often seek names that sound educated and polished without appearing pretentious. There's an intellectual undertone here—the name brings to mind libraries, thoughtful conversations, and academic achievement. Yet it's never stuffy or unapproachable; Mathis feels like someone who would be equally comfortable discussing philosophy or playing pickup basketball. The name has European roots that give it international appeal while remaining perfectly at home in English-speaking contexts. It's distinctive enough to stand out on a roster without being so unusual that it requires constant explanation. Mathis suggests balanced character: intelligent yet personable, serious yet warm, ambitious yet grounded.
Names Similar to Mathis
| Matthew |
| Matthias |
| Mateo |
| Mason |
| Miles |
| Maxwell |
| Marcus |
| Malcolm |
| Marshall |
| Mitchell |
| Michael |
| Mark |
Nicknames for Mathis
| Mat |
| Matt |
| Matty |
| Math |
Famous People Named Mathis
| Mathis Olimb | Norwegian ice hockey player |
| Mathis Landwehr | German martial artist and actor |
| Mathis Haug | French blues musician |
| Mathis Bitton | French footballer |
| Mathis Eick | Norwegian jazz trumpeter |
| Mathis Boucher | Canadian actor |
| Mathis Picouleau | French footballer |
| Mathis S. Olimb | Norwegian ice hockey player |
| Mathis Shelton | American actor |
| Mathis Roberts | American football player |
| Mathis Bolly | Ivorian-Norwegian footballer |
| Mathis Bondaz | French ski mountaineer |
| Mathis Künzler | Swiss actor |
| Mathis Gasser | Swiss footballer |
| Mathis Rhein | German footballer |
| Mathis Grondin | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Mathis Sager | Swiss cyclist |
Characters Named Mathis
| Mathis Mbfumbwa | character in "The Constant Gardener" by John le Carré |
| Mathis Lefebvre | character in "Casino Royale" by Ian Fleming |
| Mathis Duncannon | character in the "Malory Towers" series by Enid Blyton |
| Mathis Hill | character in the "Anita Blake - Vampire Hunter" series by Laurell K. Hamilton |
| Mathis Stork | character in the "Mysterious Benedict Society" series by Trenton Lee Stewart |
| Mathis Miles | character in the "The Hollows" series by Kim Harrison |
| Mathis Keller | character in the TV series "Homeland" |
| Mathis Loomis | character in the TV series "Black Mirror" |
| Mathis James | character in the TV series "Teen Wolf" |
| Mathis Tannhauser | character in the video game "The Surge" |
| Mathis Crane | character in the TV series "Gossip Girl" |
| Mathis Menochet | character in the movie "Inglourious Basterds" |
| Mathis Collins | character in the TV series "The Mentalist" |
| Mathis in "Neverwhere" by Neil Gaiman | |
| Mathis Erter | character in the TV series "Wentworth" |