Matthias

Rank 465th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Matthias was 465th most popular baby name for boys and 952nd most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 656 babies were named Matthias in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 5,128 babies in the United States were named Matthias. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.6% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Matthias is around 11 to 15 years old.

The name "Matthias" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Matthias is Matt.

Matthias Meaning & Origin

Matthias is a name of Greek origin meaning 'gift of God', often associated with wisdom and greatness.

The name Matthias is described as brave, intellectual and inspiring.

Pronunciation

Matthias is pronounced mah-tee-as in English. The name Matthias has 8 letters and 2 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Matthias

  • In the New Testament of the Bible, Matthias was the apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot following his betrayal of Jesus.

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Geography

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