Matthias vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matthias

Boy #472 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Matthias Rank #472

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #472 for Matthias.

Is Matthias or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Matthias at #472 in the United States.

What do Matthias and Richard mean?

Matthias means "gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Matthias and Richard boy or girl names?

Matthias is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.