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Greek
A Greek variant of Matthew, belonging to a 16th century revolutionary, Manthos (Matthaios) Papagiannis, as well as several notable modern bearers, like footballer Manthos (Mattheos) Falagas.
Irish variation of Magnus
"greatest"
This is an old Irish name associated with such heroes as the seventeenth century chieftain, scholar and poet Manus O'Donnell. It is likely a variation of Magnus, itself derived from the Latin word…
Marden is a masculine name with English origins, derived from a place name that combines the Old English elements 'mere' (lake or pond) and 'denu' (valley), essentially meaning 'valley with a lake.'…
Mares is a masculine name with varied origins and meanings across different cultures. In Latin languages, it may be related to 'mar' meaning 'sea,' suggesting connections to water and maritime…
Marinus is a masculine name of Latin origin meaning 'of the sea' or 'marine.' This classical name has historical significance, being borne by several early Christian saints and a pope. Popular…
Marischal is a rare masculine name with Scottish origins, historically linked to an important rank in the Scottish court. Derived from the Old French "maréchal" (itself from Germanic…
Marland is a masculine name of English origin that combines elements of traditional names with a distinctive flair. It likely developed as a surname before transitioning to given name usage, possibly…
Latin, Hebrew, or Japanese
"from Mars; bitter; or, myself"
Maro is an ancient saints' name -- he was an Italian follower of St. Flavia and was martyred -- rarely used in modern life. The name Maro may stem from the Roman Marcellus, related to Mars, the god…
Marrion is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Marion or Marian. These names ultimately derive from the Latin Marius, a Roman family name, or Maria, which has Hebrew origins…
Marron is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In French, 'marron' refers to chestnuts or the rich brown color associated with them. The name may also be connected to historical terms for…
Marrone is a masculine name with Italian origins, derived from the Italian word for 'brown' or 'chestnut-colored.' Traditionally used more as a surname throughout Italy, it occasionally appears as a…
Marven is a variant spelling of Marvin, a name with Old English and Welsh origins meaning "sea friend" or "famous friend." The name comes from the Welsh name Mervyn or the Old English name Mærwine.…
Italian, diminutive of Tomasso
"twin"
Appealing, lively, and distinctive.
Matas is a masculine name with roots in several cultural traditions. In Lithuanian, it serves as a form of Matthew, meaning "gift of God" from the Hebrew name Matityahu. The name is particularly…
Matek is a masculine name with Slavic origins, primarily used in Poland, Czech Republic, and Slovakia. It likely originated as a diminutive form of Mateusz, the Polish equivalent of Matthew, which…
Mathais is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Matthias or Mathias, which derive from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of God.' This alternative spelling maintains the…
Mathian is a distinctive masculine name that appears to be a creative variation of Matthew or Mathias, both derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of God.' The suffix '-ian' adds a…
Mathios is a masculine name with Greek origins, representing a traditional Greek variant of Matthew. Derived from the Hebrew name Mattathias, it carries the meaning 'gift of God' or 'gift from…
French
An obscure French saint’s name which was fairly popular in its native country around the turn of the 20th century, and is starting to pick up again. The extremely rare feminine form is Mathurine.
French variation of Matthias, Aramaic
"gift of God"
Commonly found in France — you're more likely to meet a Matthias in the US.
