Mads
m(a)-ds
US Popularity:9164
Origin:Scandinavian
Other Origin(s):Hebrew
Meaning:Gift of God
Mads is a boy's given name of Scandinavian origin. It is a diminutive of the Hebrew name Matthew meaning "gift of God." Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen has certainly turned the Hollywood spotlights on this unusual boy's name. As standout, one-of-a-kind titles go, it would be Mads not to consider this Scandinavian gem for your precious baby boy!
Mads Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Mads is currently #4875 on The Bump
Boy:Mads is currently #1618 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Mads is currently #9164 in U.S. births
Boy:Mads is currently #3097 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#9164
in 2022
- 1388
from 2021
Sources
Name Doctor, Mads
Name Doctor, Matthew
Behind the Name, Mads, December 2022
Behind the Name, Matthew, May 2020
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