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At a Glance: Name: Matthias – 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
Phonetic: muh-THY-us IPA: /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.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Matthias mean?
Gift of god. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Matthias)
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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