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David vs Matias

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31
Total SSA Count
7,317
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Matias

Boy #158 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Scandinavian Finnish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#158
Total SSA Count
2,263
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

David Rank #31
Matias Rank #158

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #158 for Matias.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is David or Matias more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Matias at #158 in the United States.

What do David and Matias mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Matias means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are David and Matias boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Matias is primarily a boy name.

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