Matias vs Tobias

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Mati, Tias, Matt

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Tobias

Boy #280 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is good; Yahweh is good"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian English Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#280
Total SSA Count
1,210
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Toby, Tobi

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Popularity Comparison

Matias Rank #158
Tobias Rank #280

Matias is more popular, ranked #158 vs #280 for Tobias.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Matias ___

  • Matias Alexander
  • Matias Sebastian
  • Matias Alejandro
  • Matias Rafael
  • Matias Santiago
  • Matias Emilio

Tobias ___

  • Tobias James
  • Tobias Alexander
  • Tobias William
  • Tobias Henry
  • Tobias Charles
  • Tobias John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Matias

Sofia Isabella Lucas Emilia Nicolas

If you choose Tobias

Sebastian Matthias Elias Clara Lydia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matias or Tobias more popular?

Matias is more popular, ranked #158 compared to Tobias at #280 in the United States.

What do Matias and Tobias mean?

Matias means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Tobias means "God is good; Yahweh is good" (Hebrew origin).

Are Matias and Tobias boy or girl names?

Matias is primarily a boy name. Tobias is primarily a boy name.

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