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Matthias is a masculine name used in German and French. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From Greek Ματθίας (Matthias), a variant of Ματθαῖος (see Matthew). This form appears in the New Testament as the name of the apostle chosen to replace the traitor Judas Iscariot." It ranked #372 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from Greek Ματθίας (Matthias), a variant of Ματθαῖος (see Matthew). This form appears in the New Testament as the name of the apostle chosen to replace the traitor Judas Iscariot. The entry lists its usage as German, French, Dutch, Biblical and others.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Matthias ranked #372 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #372 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Matthias mean?
Behind the Name does not give Matthias a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: from Greek Ματθίας.
Is Matthias a popular name?
Matthias ranked #372 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Matthias a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Matthias appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Matthias — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
