Boy Name · Hebrew Origin
Matthias
Matthias is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Matthias is a boy baby name of Hebrew origin. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Matthias often also consider Mathias.
Matthias meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Matthias has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Hebrew naming roots help connect Matthias to related Hebrew baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Matthias as M·A·T·T·H·I·A·S, with 8 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Matthias is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Matthias variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Matthiasa, Matthiase, Matthiasy, Matthia.
- Nicknames: Matt and M.
- Middle names: Pair Matthias with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Matthias middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Mathias, Matias, Matthews, Maddox, Mathis — full picks on the sibling names for Matthias guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Matthias? Browse our names like Matthias guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Matthias
What does the name Matthias mean?
Matthias has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Matthias?
Matthias originates in Hebrew naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Matthias?
Matthias has 8 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Matthias a boy's or girl's name?
Matthias is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Matthias in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Matthias sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Matthias?
Names that share Matthias's sound and style include Mathias, Matias, Matthews, Maddox, Mathis.
What middle names pair well with Matthias?
Good middle-name fits for Matthias pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Matthias is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Matthias is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Matthias?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Matthias share its rhythm without rhyming — Mathias, Matias, Matthews all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.