Mathijs is of Dutch origin, derived from the Latin name Matthaeus, which means 'gift of God'. It is a variant spelling of Matthias and has gained popularity as an independent given name in recent years. The name Mathijs has two syllables and rhymes with 'bikes', making it easy to pronounce for speakers of many languages. In the Netherlands, where it is most commonly used, Mathijs was among the top 20 boys' names in recent years.
Mathijs was quite popular as a baby boy's name in 2008, with five newborns sharing this unique moniker that year.