How to say it
ma · THI · as
məˈθaɪ.əs
Masculine
Matthias
Gift of God
What it means
A Greek form of the Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of Yahweh'; the fuller spelling of Mathias.
Matthias is the Greek rendering of the Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God,' and a cousin of Matthew. In the Book of Acts, the remaining apostles cast lots and chose Matthias to replace Judas among the twelve. The double-t spelling is the German and Dutch form, also borne by the Renaissance king Matthias Corvinus of Hungary. Matt and Tias are the shorts.
How to spell Matthias
The standard spelling is Matthias. Common variants include Mathias, Matthäus, Matías, but Matthias is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #372 in 2025, currently #372 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Spelling
Matthias, Mathias, and the Spanish Matías are the same name.
- Nickname
Matt is the easy short, shared with Matthew.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- Matthias the apostle chosen by lot to replace Judas
- Matthias Corvinus Renaissance king of Hungary
Spelling variants
- Mathias
- Matthäus
- Matías
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Common questions
- What does the name Matthias mean?
- A Greek form of the Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of Yahweh'; the fuller spelling of Mathias.
- What does Matthias mean in Hebrew?
- In Hebrew, Matthias means "Gift of God." Matthias is the Greek rendering of the Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God,' and a cousin of Matthew. In the Book of Acts, the remaining apostles cast lots and chose Matthias to replace Judas among the twelve. The double-t spelling is the German and Dutch form, also borne by the Renaissance king Matthias Corvinus of Hungary. Matt and Tias are the shorts.
- How do you pronounce Matthias?
- Matthias is pronounced məˈθaɪ.əs. Say it as ma-THI-as, with the stress on the "thi" syllable.
- How do you spell Matthias?
- The standard spelling is Matthias. Common spelling variants include Mathias, Matthäus, Matías.
- Is Matthias a boy or girl name?
- Matthias is traditionally a masculine name.
- How popular is the name Matthias?
- Matthias ranked #372 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.