Mathias vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mathias

Boy #338 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Mathias Rank #338

Paul Rank #264

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #338 for Mathias.

Is Mathias or Paul more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Mathias at #338 in the United States.

What do Mathias and Paul mean?

Mathias means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Mathias and Paul boy or girl names?

Mathias is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.