Asa vs Matthias

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asa

Boy #475 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"healer, physician"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Scandinavian Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#475
Total SSA Count
645
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ace

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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

Asa Rank #475
Matthias Rank #472

Matthias is more popular, ranked #472 vs #475 for Asa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Asa ___

  • Asa James
  • Asa William
  • Asa Elliott
  • Asa Benjamin
  • Asa Noah
  • Asa Theodore

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 Asa

Eli Naomi Jonah Lyra Ezra

If you choose Matthias

Sebastian Tobias Elias Cassius Leonora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asa or Matthias more popular?

Matthias is more popular, ranked #472 compared to Asa at #475 in the United States.

What do Asa and Matthias mean?

Asa means "healer, physician" (Hebrew origin). Matthias means "gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Asa and Matthias boy or girl names?

Asa is primarily a boy name. Matthias is primarily a boy name.

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