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Matthias
BoyGreek, Hebrew· “gift of God”
- Meaning
- gift of God
- Origin
- Greek, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- muh-THY-uhs
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #372
- US babies 2025
- 854
- Best rank
- #372 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Matthias
Matthias is a Greek and Hebrew name that means “gift of God”.
Matthias is the Greek form of the Hebrew Mattityahu, meaning gift of Yahweh, the same source as Matthew. In the Acts of the Apostles, Matthias is chosen by lot to take the place of Judas Iscariot among the twelve apostles, and he is honored as a saint. The name has long been used in Germany, Austria and Scandinavia, and King Matthias Corvinus of Hungary was a celebrated Renaissance ruler. In the United States it offers a distinguished alternative to Matthew. Matt and Thias are nicknames, and Mathias is a common spelling.
Other spellings with the same sound: Mathias.
Popularity over time
Matthias 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 25 different years, starting in 1883. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #372, and its highest count, 854 babies. Use has grown 65% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #2,298 in 1920, #4,013 in 1950, #1,305 in 1980, #1,225 in 2000, #819 in 2010, and #372 in 2025. Of the 13,676 US boys named Matthias since records began, 38% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 4,176 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Kylo, Hugo, Kyaire, Elio, and Kieran.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Matthias ranked highest in Alaska, Hawaii, and New Mexico.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | #159 | 6 |
| Hawaii | #169 | 7 |
| New Mexico | #174 | 12 |
| North Dakota | #251 | 5 |
| Montana | #266 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Matthias is usually pronounced muh-THY-uhs, with three syllables. It has eight letters, starts with M and ends in “-as”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Mathias.
Middle names for Matthias
A few middle names that flow with Matthias: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Matthias
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Matthias mean?
Matthias is a Greek and Hebrew name that means “gift of God”.
What is the origin of the name Matthias?
Matthias has Greek and Hebrew roots. Matthias is the Greek form of the Hebrew Mattityahu, meaning gift of Yahweh, the same source as Matthew.
Is Matthias a popular name?
Yes. Matthias ranked #372 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Matthias a boy or girl name?
Matthias is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Matthias?
Matthias 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