Matthias

Matthias - A very unique male name

Matthias appeared on the charts for the first time in 1917 on position #1734. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Matthias and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Matthias? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Matthias. The baby boy name Matthias was given to 832 baby boys in 2025, ranking #370 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 1,762 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Matthias peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 370.

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Matthias is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Matthias is currently topping the baby name charts in Alaska at position #159 - and is the least popular in Louisiana at position #866.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Matthias is where you live.

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Matthias origin and meaning

Greek and Hebrew, via the New Testament

A form of Matthew, 'gift of God'

Matthias is the name of the apostle chosen to replace Judas in the Acts of the Apostles, from the same Hebrew root as Matthew, 'gift of God.' It is the standard form in German and several other European languages, and in the US it is now at its highest use ever.

Attested etymology

Matthias is a 8 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Matthias, pop culture references for the name Matthias and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Matthias

We've found the following names that sound similar to Matthias, sorted by popularity.

Maddox / Matias / Mathias / Mitch / Maddux / Mattias / Montez / Matheus / Maddix / Mateusz /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Matthias

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Matthias a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Matthias?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

muh-THY-us · /məˈθaɪəs/
English speakers split between muh-THY-us and muh-TEE-us, the European reading.

Around the world

• Matthias (German) — The standard German form
• Matthias (French) — Used in French
• Matthias (Dutch) — Used in Dutch

Spellings and nicknames

• Mathias — Single-t spelling
• Matias — The Spanish and Portuguese form without h

Nicknames: MattThias

Famous bearers

• Matthias Schoenaerts — Belgian actor known for Rust and Bone and The Danish Girl (b. 1977) Contemporary
• Matthias — Apostle chosen to succeed Judas in the Acts of the Apostles (Biblical) Historical

Style

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Why parents choose it

It gives the substance of Matthew with a more distinctive, European profile, and it is rising rather than fading.

Worth knowing

• Pronunciation genuinely splits, and many Americans will default to Matthew.