Mats
Meaning of Mats
Mats is a male name with origins in both Norway and Sweden. In Norwegian, it is pronounced as mahts (/mɑts/), while in Swedish it is pronounced as mots (/mɔts/). This name has variations such as Matias and Mattias. Mats has been given to newborn boys in the United States, although its popularity has varied over the years. In 2018, there were 5 occurrences of the name, ranking at 12,141. The highest rank for Mats was in 2003 when it reached number 7 with 7,243 occurrences. Whether you prefer the Norwegian or Swedish pronunciation, Mats is a unique and distinctive choice for your baby boy's name.
Pronunciation
Norwegian
- Pronunced as mahts (/mɑts/)
Swedish
- Pronunced as mots (/mɔts/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Mats
| Mats Johan Sundin is a retired Swedish professional ice hockey player who had a successful career in the NHL, primarily playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs and retiring in 2009. |
| Mats Julian Hummels is a German professional footballer known for his role as a centre-back for Borussia Dortmund and the Germany national team. |
| Mats Wilander is a Swedish former world No. 1 tennis player who won seven major singles titles and one major men's doubles title during his career, with his breakthrough victory at the 1982 French Open at the age of 17. |
| Mats Zuccarello is a Norwegian professional ice hockey winger known for his successful career in the NHL with teams like the New York Rangers and the Minnesota Wild. |
| Mats Lidström is a versatile Swedish cellist known for his solo performances, recordings, and contributions as a chamber musician, composer, teacher, and publisher. |
| Mats Torsten Näslund, also known as "Le Petit Viking," is a former Swedish ice hockey player who achieved success as a left winger, notably with the Montreal Canadiens in the NHL. |
| Mats Olov Löfving was a prominent Swedish police officer who held various leadership positions within the Swedish Police Authority. |
| Mats Welff - Major General Mats Håkan Ingemar Welff is a retired Swedish Army officer who served in various commanding roles and as the Chief of Home Guard before retiring in 2002. |
| Mats Wahlstrom - Mats Wahlström is a Swedish entrepreneur known for founding the International hospitality group Puro, Purobeach, Purohotels, lifestyle brand Spirit of the Nomad, and music platform Melobee Music Revolution. |
| Mats Tuve Magnusson is a former Swedish professional footballer known for his successful career with Benfica and the Sweden national team. |
| Major General Mats Eric Helgesson is a retired Swedish Air Force officer who served as the Chief of Air Force from 2015 to 2019. |
| Mats Ek is a renowned Swedish dance and ballet choreographer, dancer, and stage director who managed the Cullberg Ballet from 1985 to 1993. |
| Mats Persson is a Swedish politician serving as the Minister for Education in the Ulf Kristersson Cabinet. |
| Mats Brodén is a Swedish art curator known for founding the alternative art fair "The Stockholm Smart Show" in the early 1990s, which gained international acclaim for showcasing new art from around the world. |
| Mats Michael Hinze, also known as The Olympic bomber, is a Swedish right-wing anarchist who was caught carrying a backpack containing explosives by Millesgården in 1997. |
