Albert vs Matthias

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Albert

Boy #607 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble bright (adal + beraht)"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English French German Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#607
Total SSA Count
467
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Al, Albie, Bert

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Matthias

Boy #472 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Biblical Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#472
Total SSA Count
653
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Matt, Matty, Thias

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Popularity Comparison

Albert Rank #607
Matthias Rank #472

Matthias is more popular, ranked #472 vs #607 for Albert.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Albert ___

  • Albert James
  • Albert Edward
  • Albert Henry
  • Albert Louis
  • Albert Charles
  • Albert Frederick

Matthias ___

  • Matthias James
  • Matthias Heinrich
  • Matthias Alexander
  • Matthias Wilhelm
  • Matthias Joseph
  • Matthias Elias

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Albert

Violet Edith Florence Walter Arthur

If you choose Matthias

Sebastian Tobias Elias Cassius Leonora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Albert or Matthias more popular?

Matthias is more popular, ranked #472 compared to Albert at #607 in the United States.

What do Albert and Matthias mean?

Albert means "noble bright (adal + beraht)" (Old High German origin). Matthias means "gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Albert and Matthias boy or girl names?

Albert is primarily a boy name. Matthias is primarily a boy name.

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