Mads
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- Name
- Mads
- Gender
- Boy name
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The male first name Mads means JHWH has given, the gift of Yahweh, or the gift of God. It is the Danish and Norwegian short form of Matthias.
What does the name Mads mean?
The male first name Mads means JHWH has given, the gift of Yahweh, or the gift of God. It is the Danish and Norwegian short form of Matthias. The name has its roots in the Jewish Bible, known as the Tanakh. From the Hebrew name Mattitjahu mentioned there, it was transformed through Latin to the current base form Matthias. Thus, Mads is composed of the Hebrew words mattath for 'the gift' and yahwe as the Hebrew term for 'God'. The more common variant of Mads in Germany is Mats, and in the English-speaking world, it is usually Matt.
How do you pronounce Mads?
Sound & pronunciation of Mads: The name Mads is monosyllabic and compact. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Mads' [mats], starting with a soft M sound. The hard d or t at the end provides a distinct finish. Due to its brevity, Mads appears clear and Nordic in character - a name with a reduced form and striking contour.
When is the name day of Mads?
The name day for Mads is celebrated on February 24, May 14, May 27, July 18, and September 21.
Popularity
Mads is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 241st on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2021 at 231st place. Over the last ten years, Mads has been given as a first name about 2,700 times, placing it 272nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 265th.
Nicknames & pet names
Mad / Madi / Madsi / Maeddes / Maedschen
Similar first names
Famous people
- Mads Alstrup (photographer)
- Mads Bodker (Danish ice hockey player)
- Mads Brugger (Danish television presenter)
- Mads Christensen (Danish ice hockey player)
- Mads Christiansen (handball player)
- Mads Conrad-Petersen (Danish badminton player)
- Mads Eriksen (Norwegian musician)
- Mads Fogh (Danish football player)
- Mads Gilbert (Norwegian doctor)
- Mads Gram (Norwegian physicist)
- Mads Greve (Danish football player)
- Mads Haarlov (Danish musician)
- Mads Hamberg Andersen (Danish football player)
- Mads Hansen (ice hockey player from Norway)
- Mads Hjulmand (actor)
- Mads Junker (Danish footballer)
- Mads Kaggestad (Norwegian cyclist)
- Mads Langer (Danish singer-songwriter)
- Mads Larsen (Danish boxer)
- Mads Laudrup (Italian footballer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Mads
What is the meaning of the name Mads?
The name Mads means 'JHWH has given' or 'the gift of God' and is the Danish and Norwegian short form of Matthias.
Where does the name Mads come from?
Mads has its roots in Hebrew and derives from the ancient Hebrew name Mattitjahu, which became Matthias through Latin.
How popular is the name Mads?
Mads is widely used in Scandinavia and is gaining popularity, while in Germany it is known as Mats and in the English-speaking world as Matt.