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Mathias
BoyGreek, Hebrew· “gift of God”
- Meaning
- gift of God
- Origin
- Greek, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- muh-THY-uhs
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #312
- US babies 2025
- 1,087
- Best rank
- #312 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Mathias
Mathias is a Greek and Hebrew name that means “gift of God”.
Mathias is a spelling of Matthias, the Greek form of the Hebrew Mattityahu, meaning gift of Yahweh. In the Acts of the Apostles, Matthias is chosen by lot to replace Judas Iscariot among the twelve apostles. The name has been used across Europe for centuries, particularly in Germany, Scandinavia and France, where it takes spellings such as Mathias, Mattias and Mathis. In the United States it offers a less common alternative to Matthew with a slightly continental feel. Matt and Thias are possible nicknames.
Other spellings with the same sound: Matthias.
Popularity over time
Mathias has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 47 different years. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #312, and its highest count, 1,087 babies. Use has grown 114% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #1,171 in 1920, #1,925 in 1950, #1,486 in 1980, #1,386 in 2000, #728 in 2010, and #312 in 2025. Of the 15,544 US boys named Mathias since records began, 33% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 5,176 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Eliam, Leonel, Sullivan, Colson, and Banks.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Mathias ranked highest in New Mexico, Nevada, and Colorado.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | #173 | 12 |
| Nevada | #196 | 16 |
| Colorado | #219 | 30 |
| Texas | #221 | 178 |
| California | #228 | 165 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Mathias is usually pronounced muh-THY-uhs, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with M and ends in “-as”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Matthias.
Middle names for Mathias
A few middle names that flow with Mathias: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Mathias
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mathias mean?
Mathias is a Greek and Hebrew name that means “gift of God”.
What is the origin of the name Mathias?
Mathias has Greek and Hebrew roots. Mathias is a spelling of Matthias, the Greek form of the Hebrew Mattityahu, meaning gift of Yahweh.
Is Mathias a popular name?
Yes. Mathias ranked #312 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Mathias a boy or girl name?
Mathias is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Mathias?
Mathias is usually pronounced muh-THY-uhs. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings