Matisse
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: Gift of God — a blessing from heaven
Origin: Spanish/Finnish/Hebrew
Popularity: Ranked #5755 in 2025 with 16 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Matias. Shares the meaning 'Gift of God.'
Similar names: matis, mattis, maisel, maisen, mathis, matias, mattias, maisa
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Matisse? About 1 in 158,500 babies born in 2025 were named Matisse, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Matisse
What does the name Matisse mean?
Matisse means “Gift of God — a blessing from heaven” from Spanish/Finnish/Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Matisse?
Matisse has Spanish/Finnish/Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “Gift of God — a blessing from heaven”.
How popular is Matisse?
Matisse ranked #5608 in 2025 — given to 16 babies that year.
When was Matisse most popular?
Matisse peaked in 2021 with 28 babies registered that year.
Is Matisse a boy or girl name?
Matisse is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 62% of Matisses are boys and 38% are girls.
Is the name Matisse rising or falling in popularity?
Matisse has risen 493 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #6101 in 2020 to #5608 in 2025.
How long has Matisse been recorded?
Matisse appears in birth records across 35 years — from 1988 through 2025.