Boy
Matthias
gift of God
About Matthias
Distinguished and scholarly, Matthias brings classical gravitas to contemporary naming choices. This fuller variation elevates a familiar foundation with additional syllables that create elegant complexity. Matthias suggests intellectual depth and cultural sophistication without pretension or stuffiness. The name's length provides substance while maintaining accessibility through its clear pronunciation. Parents selecting Matthias often appreciate names with historical resonance and literary connections, seeking choices that honor tradition while remaining distinctive. The strong consonants balanced with flowing vowels create a harmonious sound that's both authoritative and approachable. Matthias ages remarkably well, equally suitable for a precocious child and a respected professional decades later. The name offers built-in versatility with natural nickname options while standing beautifully in its complete form. Matthias suggests someone thoughtful and principled, comfortable with complexity yet grounded in substance. This choice communicates parents' appreciation for names that carry weight and meaning, selections made with care and consideration for their son's lifetime journey.
Popularity of the Name Matthias
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | #996 | ||||
| 1885 | #741 | ||||
| 2003 | #988 | #930 | #463 | ||
| 2004 | #809 | #979 | #444 | ||
| 2005 | #887 | #513 | |||
| 2006 | #802 | #584 | |||
| 2007 | #819 | #501 | |||
| 2008 | #762 | #430 | #815 | #480 | |
| 2009 | #764 | #549 | |||
| 2010 | #819 | #377 | #585 | ||
| 2011 | #772 | #538 | |||
| 2012 | #682 | #850 | #491 | ||
| 2013 | #607 | #855 | #383 | #819 | #451 |
| 2014 | #573 | #745 | #318 | #680 | #511 |
| 2015 | #556 | #994 | #336 | #592 | #466 |
| 2016 | #496 | #756 | #418 | #579 | #538 |
| 2017 | #461 | #696 | #261 | #398 | |
| 2018 | #406 | #589 | #234 | #475 | #368 |
| 2019 | #407 | #526 | #291 | #411 | |
| 2020 | #426 | #578 | #285 | #507 | #550 |
| 2021 | #450 | #451 | #308 | #508 | #461 |
| 2022 | #464 | #397 | #304 | #602 | #549 |
| 2023 | #483 | #443 | #222 | #595 | #496 |
| 2024 | #472 | #501 | #608 | #491 | |
| 2025 | #372 | #535 | #313 | #475 | #453 |
| 1964 | #259 | ||||
| 1973 | #364 | ||||
| 1991 | #760 | ||||
| 1996 | #850 | ||||
| 1997 | #808 | ||||
| 1998 | #726 | ||||
| 1999 | #722 | ||||
| 2000 | #537 | ||||
| 2001 | #500 | ||||
| 2002 | #627 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Matthias
Names Similar to Matthias
Nicknames for Matthias
- Mat
- Matt
- Matty
- Thias
Famous People Named Matthias
| Matthias Schoenaerts | Belgian actor |
| Matthias Schweighöfer | German actor and director |
| Matthias Sammer | German footballer |
| Matthias Steiner | German weightlifter and Olympic gold medalist |
| Matthias Jabs | German guitarist of the band Scorpions |
| Matthias Pintscher | German composer and conductor |
| Matthias Ettrich | German computer scientist and creator of KDE |
| Matthias Müller | German automotive executive, former CEO of Volkswagen |
| Matthias Dandois | French BMX flatland rider |
| Matthias Weischer | German painter |
| Matthias Hues | German-American actor and martial artist |
| Matthias Haim | German rower and Olympic gold medalist |
| Matthias Lanzinger | Austrian former alpine skier |
| Matthias Mayer | Austrian alpine ski racer and Olympic gold medalist |
| Matthias Schoch | Swiss snowboarder and Olympic gold medalist |
| Matthias Ginter | German footballer |
| Matthias Kessler | German former professional road bicycle racer |
| Matthias Bachinger | German tennis player |
| Matthias Sindelar | Austrian footballer |
| Matthias Walkner | Austrian rally motorcycle racer |
Characters Named Matthias
| Matthias Redwall | from the Redwall series by Brian Jacques |
| Matthias Hues | from the movie "I Come in Peace" |
| Matthias Helvar | from the "Six of Crows" series by Leigh Bardugo |
| Matthias Muggles | from the "Harry Potter" series by J.K. Rowling |
| Matthias Grunewald | from the video game "The Evil Within 2" |
| Matthias Kohler | from the movie "Run Lola Run" |
| Matthias Pavayne | from the novel "Gormenghast" by Mervyn Peake |
| Matthias Targo | from the book "The Long Patrol" by Brian Jacques |
| Matthias Sivertson | from the movie "Cabin Fever" |
| Matthias Wobble | from the TV series "The Legend of Dick and Dom" |
| Matthias Thulmann | from the Warhammer fantasy series by C.L. Werner |
| Matthias Shaw | from the video game series "World of Warcraft" |
| Matthias Müller | from the movie "The Lives of Others" |
| Matthias von Schönburg | from the book "The Master and Margarita" by Mikhail Bulgakov |
| Matthias Stork | from the movie "The Dead Zone" |
| Matthias Gélibert | from the TV series "Versailles" |
| Matthias Anderson | from the movie "The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension" |
| Matthias Papadopoulos | from the TV series "Zoe Ever After" |
| Matthias Smith | from the video game series "Fire Emblem" |
| Matthias Solomon | from the TV series "Blindspot" |