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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Gift of God
- Origin
- Hebrew (via Greek Matthaios)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- muh-THY-us
Matthias is a Hebrew name, arriving in English by way of the Greek Matthaios, and it means gift of God. It's pronounced muh-THY-us (/məˈθaɪəs/), and it has the settled, classic feel of a name that isn't tied to any one moment.
Meaning & Origin of Matthias
Meaning: Gift of God.
Origin: Hebrew (via Greek Matthaios).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Matthias
muh-THY-usIPA /məˈθaɪəs/
Popularity of Matthias
Matthias reached its high point in 2018 at #405, given to 788 boys that year; by 2024 it had eased to #471 with 653 boys given the name.
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FAQ
What does the name Matthias mean?
Gift of God. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Matthias?
Matthias is pronounced muh-THY-us (IPA: /məˈθaɪəs/).
Is Matthias a popular name right now?
Matthias peaked at #405 in 2018 and is ranked #471 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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