"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: Spanish
Matias
Pronunciation: [ m-AHSH-uhz ]
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"given by God"
Origin: Hebrew via Greek
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The Story of Matias
Matias is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Matthias, derived from the Hebrew Mattityahu (מַתִּתְיָהוּ) meaning 'gift of Yahweh' or 'gift of God.' In the New Testament, Matthias was chosen by lot to replace Judas Iscariot as one of the twelve apostles, making this one of the original apostolic names. The Spanish form Matias spread throughout Latin America with Catholic colonization and has remained in continuous use for over 500 years.
Matias has ranked in the top 10 boys' names in Chile and Argentina for decades. In the US it has been rising as Latino cultural names gain broader mainstream appeal, and as English-speaking parents seek alternatives to the more familiar Matthew.
In Chile, Matias has been one of the top boys' names for over 20 consecutive years — a remarkable consistency. It is also popular in Finland and Scandinavia (as Mathias), making it a rare name that bridges Latin American and Nordic cultures. St. Matthias's feast day is May 14.
Historical Record
Matias first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 22,580 babies have been named Matias in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Matias is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #158 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Matias has been the #1 boys' name in Chile for multiple years running
- St. Matthias was the only apostle chosen by lot (casting of dice) rather than personally selected by Jesus
- The name spans continents — equally at home in Buenos Aires, Helsinki, and Lisbon
Matias in Other Languages
Greek
Ματθίας
French
Mathias
German
Matthias
Hebrew
מַתִּתְיָהוּ
Polish
Mateusz
English
Matthew / Matthias
Finnish
Matias
Italian
Mattia
Popularity Over Time
#158
Current Rank
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Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Famous People Named Matias
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Matías Fernández
Athlete
1986
Chilean professional footballer who played for Villarreal and the Chilean national team
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Matthias Schoenaerts
Actor
1977
Belgian actor known for Rust and Bone and The Danish Girl
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Saint Matthias
Religious
Apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot among the twelve apostles of Jesus; patron saint of alcoholics and carpenters
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- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #158
- Total SSA Count
- 2,263
- Cultural Origins
- Spanish Portuguese Scandinavian Finnish Latin American
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
Alternative Spellings
Common Nicknames
Mati
Tias
Matt
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Frequently Asked Questions About Matias
What does the name Matias mean?
"gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (from Hebrew). "given by God" (from Hebrew via Greek). Matias is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Matthias, derived from the Hebrew Mattityahu (מַתִּתְיָהוּ) meaning 'gift of Yahweh' or 'gift of God.' In the New Testament, Matthias was chosen by lot to replace Judas Iscariot as one of the twelve apostles, making this one of the original apostolic names. The Spanish form Matias spread throughout Latin America with Catholic colonization and has remained in continuous use for over 500 years.
What is the origin of the name Matias?
Matias has Hebrew, Hebrew via Greek, Spanish, Portuguese, Scandinavian, Finnish, and Latin American origins. In Hebrew, it means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh". In Hebrew via Greek, it means "given by God".
Is Matias a boy or girl name?
Matias is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #158. As a girl name, it is ranked #39363. Matias is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Matias?
Matias is pronounced m-AHSH-uhz.
How popular is the name Matias?
Matias is currently ranked #158 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Matias?
Common nicknames for Matias include Mati, Tias, and Matt.
What are good middle names for Matias?
Popular middle name pairings include Matias Alexander, Matias Sebastian, Matias Alejandro, Matias Rafael, Matias Santiago, Matias Emilio, and Matias Felipe.
What are good sibling names for Matias?
Names that pair well with Matias as siblings include Sofia, Isabella, Lucas, Emilia, Nicolas, Valentina, Sebastian, and Catalina.
How many syllables does Matias have?
Matias has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Matias a common or rare name?
Matias is a popular name, ranked #158 for boys. It is well-known without being overused.
What boy names are similar to Matias?
Are there other spellings for Matias?
Related spellings include Matisse.
About the Name Matias
Matias is a boy name with Spanish, Portuguese, Scandinavian, Finnish, and Latin American origins . The name means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" in Hebrew .
Is Matias a boy or girl name? Matias is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #158 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #39,363. Matias is more commonly used as a boy name.
Matias is currently ranked #158 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Matias has 3 syllables and is pronounced m-AHSH-uhz, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Matias include Mati, Tias, and Matt. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Matias include Matisse . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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