boy's name
Matthys
mah-TEES (French)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 918
Matthys is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 5 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in France in 2008, when 70 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 117,911 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Matthys Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 30 |
| 2000s | 450 |
| 2010s | 385 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 45 |
How Popular Is Matthys?
In 2025, Matthys was given to 5 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Matthys Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Matthys
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Matthys Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Matthys over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Matthys
- French mah-TEES
Sibling Names for Matthys
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Matthys — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Matthys
How popular is the name Matthys?
In 2025, Matthys was given to 5 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Matthys a girl's or a boy's name?
Matthys is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Matthys?
Matthys has 2 syllables.
When was Matthys most popular?
Matthys peaked in 2008, when 70 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Matthys a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Matthys currently ranks #3,235 in France. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.