Matthys - Name meaning, Popularity, Personality, and More

Matthys name Meaning and Dictionary

Name

Matthys

Name Meaning

"Matthys" This name derives from the Hebrew name “Mattithyâh / Mattithyâhû,” transliterated into Greek as “Mattathías (Ματταθίας),” which was shortened to “Matthaîos (Ματθαῖος),” meaning “gift of the lord, gift of Yahweh.” 1) It was first named to Saint Matthew, who was one of the twelve disciples of Jesus in Christian theology and is the author of the Gospel of Matthew. The name Matthew became popular during the Middle Ages in North-West Europe and appeared in many European languages. The name has been very common throughout the English-speaking world since the 1970s. The feast day is traditionally celebrated on September 21 (Catholic Church) or November 16 (Orthodox Church) in memory of Saint Matthew, Apostle, and Evangelist. 2) Matthew of Albano († 1134) was a French Benedictine monk and Cardinal and papal legate. He is a Catholic saint. 3) Matteo Maria Boiardo (1434–1494) was an Italian Renaissance poet. According to the United States Social Security card applications in 2016, the name Matthew ranked 15th out of the top 100 names chosen by parents for their baby boys.

Definition

It is the surname that is of African Dutch origin.

Pronunciations

matthys
Mat-thys

IPA Notation

mæˈθiz

Syllable

Matthys Syllable count: There are 2 syllables in the name Matthys

Matthys Overview and Analysis

Matthys Gender statistics

The name Matthys is typically used for Boys. Its a Masculine name with clear gender identification.

Popularity of the name Matthys

The name Matthys is classified as Very rare and ranked at the 42,178th most popular name in the Namedary database.

Country-Specific Popularity and Ranking of the Name Emma
Country	In-Country Rank	Population Share
Canada	18,086	0%
United Kingdom	31,635	0%
United States	46,072	0%
Australia	57,634	0%
New Zealand	66,654	0%

Where to find Matthys?

The name Matthys is predominantly found in Canada (CA), particularly in the state of Alberta (AL), where it constitutes 0% of the total population.

Matthys Usage Trend Over Time

In recent years, the trend of using the name Matthys has been static and not widely adopted when choosing names for babies. The name Matthys was most used in 2009 with a usage rate of 42.86%. It was least used in 1991 with a usage rate of 14.29%.

To enhance readability, percentage is rounded up. Values less than 0.0015% have been omitted.
The data is carefully curated from authentic human sources and thoroughly analyzed from a wide range of sources.

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Origin and History of the name Matthys

This name derives from the Hebrew name “Mattithyâh / Mattithyâhû”, transliterated into Greek as “Mattathías (Ματταθίας)”, which was shortened to “Matthaîos (Ματθαῖος)”, meaning “gift of the lord, gift of Yahweh”.

1) It was first named to Saint Matthew, who was one of the twelve disciples of Jesus in Christian theology and is the author of the Gospel of Matthew.

The name Matthew became popular during the Middle Ages in North-West Europe and appeared in many European languages.

The name has been very common throughout the English-speaking world since the 1970s.

The feast day is traditionally celebrated on September 21 (Catholic Church) or November 16 (Orthodox Church) in memory of Saint Matthew, Apostle, and Evangelist.

2) Matthew of Albano († 1134) was a French Benedictine monk and Cardinal and papal legate.

He is a Catholic saint.3) Matteo Maria Boiardo (1434–1494) was an Italian Renaissance poet.

According to the United States Social Security card applications in 2016, the name Matthew ranked 15th out of the top 100 names chosen by parents for their baby boys.

Matthys in Chinese

Translation: 马蒂斯
Pronunce: (PinYin) : mǎ dì sī

Matthys in Numerology

Matthys: Name to Numerology Conversion
M	A	T	T	H	Y	S
	1				7
4		2	2	8		1

Applying the rules of numerology (Pythagorean numerology):

Soul Number (Heart's Desire Number): Number 8
Expression Number (Personality Number): Number 8
Destiny Number (Life Path Number): Number 7

Conclusions about the name Matthys

Should you named your son Matthys?

According to the gender statistics, the name Matthys is strongly associated with boys. This is because the name Matthys is most commonly given to boys. As a result, people will generally assume that a baby named Matthys is a boy.

Matthys is a gender-appropriate name for a son. However, it is not a gender-appropriate name for a daughter.

Is Matthys a good name?

The name Matthys strike a harmonious balance between being easy to pronounce and possessing a touch of personality. The name Matthys offer a pleasing cadence and a hint of individuality, making them a popular choice for parents.

What are the Pros and Cons of the name Matthys?

Pros of the name Matthys:

Uniqueness: Your child will probably be the only one or one of a few people with their name, which can make them feel special and unique.
Potential for creativity: You have the freedom to choose a name that is truly unique and reflects your child's personality.
May not become dated: If Matthys has not changed in popularity for a long time, it is unlikely to go out of style.

Ultimately, the decision of whether or not to name your child Matthys is a personal one. There is no right or wrong answer. Consider all of the factors listed above, and make the decision that you and your partner feel is best for your child.