Matthias Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Matthias is a prominent figure in the New Testament. He was chosen to replace Judas Iscariot as one of the twelve apostles after Judas betrayed Jesus and subsequently died.

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A Deep Dive

Matthias Overview

Meaning

Gift of God

Gender

Boy

Origin

Greek

Etymology

Derived from the Greek name Ματθίας (Matthias), meaning “gift of God”​.

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/məˈθaɪəs/

Popularity

Matthias is a well-liked name in many European countries, such as Austria and Belgium. In the USA, it ranked 483rd for boys in 2023.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

8 letters

Numerology

1 (Pioneering, Independent, Leading)

Name Styles

Traditional, Religious and Spiritual, Classic

Associated Traits

Intelligent, charismatic, strong, wise

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Matthias is known as the apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot in the New Testament​.

Name Day

February 24th
A Deep Dive

Matthias Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Matthew, Matias, Matheus, Mattias, Matteo, Mathis, Mathew, Matija, Mateusz, Mads

Common Nicknames

Matt, Matty, Mat, Tias, Thias

Diminutives

Matty, Tias, Thias

Famous People

  • Matthias Corvinus
    (Hungarian King)
  • Matthias Grünewald
    (German Painter)
  • Matthias Sindelar
    (Austrian Footballer)
  • Matthias Schoenaerts
    (Belgian Actor)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Matthias Helvar
    ("Six of Crows," Novel)
  • Matthias
    ("Redwall," Novel)
  • Matthias
    ("The Maze Runner," Film)

Places

  • Saint Matthias Church
    (Berlin, Germany)

What Is the Meaning of Matthias?

Matthias means “gift of God.” This name suggests a personality that is generous, kind-hearted, and spiritually inclined.

What Is the Origin of The Name Matthias?

The name Matthias has Greek origins, derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, which translates to “gift of Yahweh” or “gift of God.”

Matthias Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Matthias in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#4492021#4622022#4832023
Top 3 Rankings#4052018#4072019#4282020

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Matthias

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023483
(-21 from 2022)
623
(-40 from 2022)
0.03402
2022462
(-13 from 2021)
663
(-17 from 2021)
0.03540
2021449
(-21 from 2020)
680
(-13 from 2020)
0.03629
2020428
(-21 from 2019)
693
(-69 from 2019)
0.03747
2019407
(-2 from 2018)
762
(-26 from 2018)
0.03965
2018405
(+53 from 2017)
788
(+128 from 2017)
0.04054
2017458
(+37 from 2016)
660
(+50 from 2016)
0.03335
2016495
(+60 from 2015)
610
(+93 from 2015)
0.03011
2015555
(+18 from 2014)
517
(+31 from 2014)
0.02529
2014573
(+33 from 2013)
486
(+69 from 2013)
0.02372
2013606
(+76 from 2012)
417
(+70 from 2012)
0.02064
2012682
(+86 from 2011)
347
(+55 from 2011)
0.01710
2011768
(+49 from 2010)
292
(+30 from 2010)
0.01437
2010817
(-55 from 2009)
262
(-36 from 2009)
0.01275
2009762
No change from 2008
298
(+7 from 2008)
0.01405
2008762
(+51 from 2007)
291
(+29 from 2007)
0.01335
2007813
(-12 from 2006)
262
(+7 from 2006)
0.01183
2006801
(+85 from 2005)
255
(+50 from 2005)
0.01163
2005886
(-82 from 2004)
205
(-18 from 2004)
0.00964
2004804
(+179 from 2003)
223
(+62 from 2003)
0.01055
2003983
(+132 from 2002)
161
(+31 from 2002)
0.00766
20021115
(+35 from 2001)
130
(+10 from 2001)
0.00629
20011150
(+70 from 2000)
120
(+10 from 2000)
0.00580
20001220
(+49 from 1999)
110
(+13 from 1999)
0.00527
19991269
(-92 from 1998)
97
(-8 from 1998)
0.00476
19981177
(+168 from 1997)
105
(+22 from 1997)
0.00518
19971345
(-11 from 1996)
83
(+2 from 1996)
0.00415
19961334
(-102 from 1995)
81
(-8 from 1995)
0.00404
19951232
(+90 from 1994)
89
(+11 from 1994)
0.00442
19941322
(+18 from 1993)
78
(+6 from 1993)
0.00383
19931340
(-103 from 1992)
72
(-11 from 1992)
0.00349
19921237
(+122 from 1991)
83
(+14 from 1991)
0.00395
19911359
(-6 from 1990)
69
(+1 from 1990)
0.00326
19901353
(-4 from 1989)
68
(+2 from 1989)
0.00316
19891349
(-54 from 1988)
66
(+3 from 1988)
0.00315
19881295
(-36 from 1987)
63
(+3 from 1987)
0.00315
19871259
(-43 from 1986)
60
(-2 from 1986)
0.00308
19861216
(+213 from 1985)
62
(+15 from 1985)
0.00323
19851429
(+128 from 1984)
47
(+8 from 1984)
0.00244
19841557
(-109 from 1983)
39
(-4 from 1983)
0.00208
19831448
(+40 from 1982)
43
(+1 from 1982)
0.00231
19821488
(-194 from 1981)
42
(-9 from 1981)
0.00223
19811294
(-4 from 1980)
51
(-1 from 1980)
0.00274
19801290
(+380 from 1979)
52
(+18 from 1979)
0.00280
19791670
(-19 from 1978)
34
(+1 from 1978)
0.00190
19781651
(+296 from 1977)
33
(+8 from 1977)
0.00193
19771947
(-237 from 1976)
25
(-5 from 1976)
0.00146
19761710
(+237 from 1975)
30
(+6 from 1975)
0.00184
19751947
(-402 from 1974)
24
(-8 from 1974)
0.00148
19741545
(+491 from 1973)
32
(+12 from 1973)
0.00196
19732036
(+122 from 1972)
20
(+2 from 1972)
0.00124
19722158
(-336 from 1971)
18
(-6 from 1971)
0.00108
19711822
(+392 from 1970)
24
(+7 from 1970)
0.00132
19702214
(-84 from 1969)
17
(+1 from 1969)
0.00089
19692130
(-294 from 1968)
16
(-3 from 1968)
0.00087
19681836
(-78 from 1967)
19
(-1 from 1967)
0.00107
19671758
(-35 from 1966)
20
No change from 1966
0.00112
19661723
(+264 from 1965)
20
(+4 from 1965)
0.00110
19651987
(-138 from 1964)
16
(-3 from 1964)
0.00084
19641849
(+53 from 1963)
19
(+1 from 1963)
0.00094
19631902
(+59 from 1962)
18
(+1 from 1962)
0.00087
19621961
(-275 from 1961)
17
(-6 from 1961)
0.00081
19611686
(+850 from 1960)
23
(+12 from 1960)
0.00107
19602536
(+128 from 1959)
11
(+1 from 1959)
0.00051
19592664
(+613 from 1958)
10
(+3 from 1958)
0.00046
19583277
(-647 from 1957)
7
(-3 from 1957)
0.00032
19572630
(-539 from 1956)
10
(-5 from 1956)
0.00046
19562091
(+1109 from 1955)
15
(+8 from 1955)
0.00070
19553200
(-25 from 1954)
7
No change from 1954
0.00033
19543175
(+248 from 1953)
7
(+1 from 1953)
0.00034
19533423
(+313 from 1952)
6
(+1 from 1952)
0.00030
19523736
(-669 from 1951)
5
(-2 from 1951)
0.00025
19513067
(+613 from 1950)
7
(+2 from 1950)
0.00037
19503680
(-382 from 1949)
5
(-1 from 1949)
0.00027
19493298
(-288 from 1948)
6
(-1 from 1948)
0.00033
19483010
(-91 from 1946)
7
No change from 1946
0.00039
19470
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19462919
(-345 from 1945)
7
(-1 from 1945)
0.00042
19452574
(-107 from 1944)
8
(-1 from 1944)
0.00058
19442467
(+96 from 1943)
9
No change from 1943
0.00065
19432563
(-40 from 1942)
9
No change from 1942
0.00062
19422523
(+349 from 1941)
9
(+2 from 1941)
0.00064
19412872
(-1 from 1940)
7
No change from 1940
0.00056
19402871
(+242 from 1939)
7
(+1 from 1939)
0.00059
19393113
(-928 from 1938)
6
(-5 from 1938)
0.00053
19382185
(+13 from 1937)
11
No change from 1937
0.00097
19372198
(+1054 from 1935)
11
(+5 from 1935)
0.00101
19360
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19353252
(+427 from 1934)
6
(+1 from 1934)
0.00056
19343679
(-1465 from 1933)
5
(-6 from 1933)
0.00047
19332214
(+1176 from 1931)
11
(+5 from 1931)
0.00108
19320
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19313390
(-368 from 1930)
6
(-2 from 1930)
0.00056
19303022
(-256 from 1929)
8
(-1 from 1929)
0.00071
19292766
(+591 from 1928)
9
(+2 from 1928)
0.00081
19283357
(-1164 from 1927)
7
(-7 from 1927)
0.00061
19272193
(+532 from 1926)
14
(+4 from 1926)
0.00120
19262725
(+430 from 1925)
10
(+2 from 1925)
0.00087
19253155
(-808 from 1924)
8
(-5 from 1924)
0.00069
19242347
(-473 from 1923)
13
(-5 from 1923)
0.00111
19231874
(+269 from 1922)
18
(+3 from 1922)
0.00159
19222143
(+661 from 1921)
15
(+5 from 1921)
0.00133
19212804
(-573 from 1920)
10
(-4 from 1920)
0.00088
19202231
(-79 from 1919)
14
No change from 1919
0.00127
19192152
(-442 from 1918)
14
(-6 from 1918)
0.00138
19181710
(-314 from 1917)
20
(-5 from 1917)
0.00191
19171396
(+302 from 1916)
25
(+7 from 1916)
0.00261
19161698
(+9 from 1915)
18
(+1 from 1915)
0.00195
19151707
(-319 from 1914)
17
(-2 from 1914)
0.00193
19141388
(+557 from 1913)
19
(+10 from 1913)
0.00278
19131945
(-528 from 1912)
9
(-3 from 1912)
0.00168
19121417
(-224 from 1910)
12
(+4 from 1910)
0.00266
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19101193
(-142 from 1899)
8
(+3 from 1899)
0.00384
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18991051
(+28 from 1895)
5
No change from 1895
0.00434
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18951079
(-85 from 1890)
5
No change from 1890
0.00395
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1890994
(-294 from 1885)
5
(-3 from 1885)
0.00418
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1885700
(+192 from 1883)
8
(+3 from 1883)
0.00690
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1883892
(+51 from 1882)
5
No change from 1882
0.00445
1882943
(-34 from 1880)
5
No change from 1880
0.00410
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1880909
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00422

American States Popularity Rankings for Matthias

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#3632021#3682022#3832023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#4212021#4432022#4362023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#4952021#4212022#4522023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#5112021#5012022#4932023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#3832021#3862022#4222023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#5232021#5782022#9112023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#8012021#5342022#6282023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#4232021#3992022#4572023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#3932021#4782022#5652023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#3022021#3392022#4032023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#5562021#5372022#4842023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#6902021#5802022#4022023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#4242021#3592022#4782023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#5002021#4542022#5372023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#4102020#3592021#6002023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#4652021#4942022#6362023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#4832021#5472022#4962023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#6192021#5412022#6312023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#4452021#5182022#4322023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#5682021#4912022#3152023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#1982021#2202022#2482023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#5442021#8002022#5612023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#2872021#4832022#3932023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#4692020#4292021#5362022

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#4842021#5142022#2492023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#5432021#5922022#4952023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#3832021#3932022#6752023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#3872021#3052022#4832023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#4192019#5022020#5192022

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#4452019#7752020#5982021

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#6522021#7572022#7412023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1492018#2282021#2732022

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#4832020#4862021#6212023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#4432018#4862019#3542020

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1732021#2072022#1922023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#6122021#5982022#4602023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#6852020#6962021#4422022

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3702019#3052021#4142023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#4402016#2602019

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#6482008#5102019

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3802018#3682022

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2362017

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2442020

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2352023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1502016

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2762014

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2782014

Popularity Rankings for Matthias in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Austria

Austria flagAustria#232020#282021#292022

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#1112021#1102022#1102023

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium flagBelgium#1442013#1602014#1772015

Popularity in France

France flagFrance#1652007#1632008#1982009

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3062021#3042022#2312023

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#2712020#2662021#2712022

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#3272018

Popularity in Iceland

Iceland flagIceland#3292021

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#3962021#4822022#3312023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3522022

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#3882018#4462019#4962023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#4812019#5242020#4072021

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#4112017#4742018#5982019

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4961984#4611992#4591994

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#4982021#5722022#5842023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#7982020#6212021#6712022

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#8752022#9232023

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Matthias a Name for Boys or Girls?

Matthias is traditionally a boy’s name, having a gentle and melodic sound.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Matthias

Matthias in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Matthias Corvinus (King, 1443–1490): A renowned King of Hungary who established a powerful and culturally rich empire in Central Europe.
  • Matthias Grünewald (Painter, 1470–1528): A German Renaissance painter famous for his religious works, particularly the Isenheim Altarpiece.
  • Matthias Sindelar (Footballer, 1903–1939): An Austrian footballer hailed as one of the greatest players of his time, known as the "Paper Man."
  • Matthias Schoenaerts (Actor, 1977): A Belgian actor acclaimed for his roles in films like "Rust and Bone" and "The Danish Girl."
  • Matthias Helvar ("Six of Crows," 2015 Novel): A former Drüskelle who becomes a member of Kaz Brekker's gang in the fantasy novel by Leigh Bardugo.
  • Matthias ("Redwall," 1986 Novel): A brave mouse who becomes a legendary warrior in the fantasy series by Brian Jacques.
  • Matthias ("The Maze Runner," 2014 Film): A Glader who plays a significant role in the group's dynamics within the Maze.
  • Saint Matthias Church (Berlin, Germany): A historic church in Berlin, recognized for its architectural beauty and cultural significance.

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