Mads

At a Glance

Meaning

Gift of God/Yahweh (Scandinavian contracted form of Matthew/Matthias)

Origin

Danish/Scandinavian (from Latin Matthias)

Gender

Primarily used for boys

Pronunciation

MASSListen

Mads is a Danish and Scandinavian name, a contracted form of Matthew or Matthias that traces back to the Latin Matthias. Its meaning is "gift of God" (or "gift of Yahweh"), giving this short, one-syllable name real historical weight. If you're drawn to Scandinavian names with a biblical root packed into a compact form, Mads fits that description exactly.

Meaning & Origin of Mads

Meaning: Gift of God/Yahweh (Scandinavian contracted form of Matthew/Matthias).

Origin: Danish/Scandinavian (from Latin Matthias).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Mads

Popularity of Mads

U.S. Social Security data from 2011 to 2024 shows Mads has stayed a rare choice: it peaked at rank #3705 in 2021 with 30 babies given the name, and by 2024 it sat at rank #3932 with 28 babies — a small, steady handful of families choosing it each year rather than a name on the rise.

Names Like Mads

These names have followed a similar path to Mads in U.S. popularity over the years.

• Nitara
• Nari
• Nyeli
• Namiko
• Kyce
• Milaya

FAQ

What does the name Mads mean?

Gift of God/Yahweh (Scandinavian contracted form of Matthew/Matthias). (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Mads?

Mads is pronounced MASS (IPA: /mæs/).

Is Mads a popular name right now?

Mads is near its all-time peak (#3705 in 2021), ranked #3932 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 2011–2024.)

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