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Matthias

/ mə-THY-əs /
Boy greek 3 syllables
Meaning
Matthias means gift of Yahweh (greek).
Gender
Boy
Origin
greek
Pronunciation
mə-THY-əs
Popularity
#372 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Matthias in the US, 1880–2025
18801900192019401960198020002020

Matthias first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2025, when 854 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 854.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Matthias popular?

Near its peak Matthias is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.

US babies given the name Matthias, by decade
2020s 4,176
2010s 5,144
2000s 2,056
1990s 825
1980s 527
1970s 258
1960s 179
1950s 80
1940s 69
1930s 64
1920s 118
1910s 142
1890s 15
1880s 23

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Matthias mean?

Greek form of the Hebrew name Mattithiah/Mattathias, from mattath 'gift' + yah (Yahweh), i.e. 'gift of God'. A cognate of Matthew rather than a separate meaning.

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Evander
ee-VAN-der
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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Matthias mean?

Matthias means gift of Yahweh. Greek form of the Hebrew name Mattithiah/Mattathias, from mattath 'gift' + yah (Yahweh), i.e. 'gift of God'. A cognate of Matthew rather than a separate meaning.

What is the origin of the name Matthias?

Matthias is of greek origin.

How do you pronounce Matthias?

Matthias is pronounced “mə-THY-əs.”

Is Matthias a boy or a girl name?

Matthias is most commonly used as a boy name.

Is Matthias a popular name right now?

Matthias is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.

How popular is the name Matthias?

In 2025, Matthias ranked #372 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Matthias most popular?

Matthias was most popular in 2025, when about 854 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Matthias?

Names similar to Matthias include Nikolas, Orion, Dimitri, Evander, Basil.

What names go well with Matthias?

greek names that pair well with Matthias include Christopher, Cynthia, Andrew, Helen, Timothy.