Mather - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Mather \m(a)-ther\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "powerful army". Surname of a dynasty of 17th and 18th century Massachusetts theologians, Richard, Increase, and Cotton Mather.

Mather has 2 variant forms: Maither and Matther.

Mather is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Mather. Click here to compare Mather with related baby names.