Matis Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationMAH-tis / /ˈmætɪs/Hebrew; French; Latin
Meaning
gift of God (Hebrew); form of Matthew (French); derived from Mattheus (Latin)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hebrew, Matis is derived from the name Matityahu, meaning 'gift of God.' The name is also related to Matthew, a prominent figure in the New Testament, which has influenced its use in French-speaking cultures. In Latin, it connects to Mattheus, further solidifying its biblical roots.
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Variants
- Matiss
- Matisse
- Matty
International Variants
- Matías (Spanish)
- Matteo (Italian)
- Matthias (German)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Matis was first seen in the United States in 2000. Matis has ranked as high as #1357 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in New York. In the past 5 years the name Matis has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Matis (2021)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 13 |