Matias
Matias is a boy name of Spanish origin meaning “Gift of God”, pronounced mah-TEE-us. It ranked #170 in the United States in 2025, given to 2,140 babies, and peaked at #159 in 2024. Common nicknames: Matt, Tia.
How popular is Matias in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Matias mean, and where does it come from?
Matias is the Spanish and Scandinavian form of Matthias, derived from the Hebrew Mattityahu, meaning "gift of God" — the same root shared by Matthew. In the New Testament, Matthias was the apostle chosen by lot to replace Judas Iscariot among the twelve. The name is common throughout Latin America, Spain, and Scandinavia, prized for its warm, rhythmic sound. Matias offers a fresh, internationally flavored variation on a deeply traditional biblical name, reflecting the growing popularity of Spanish-language names in English-speaking countries.
How is Matias used around the world?
Matias is used in 1 languages worldwide.
TypeMale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Matias?
Famous People Named Matias
- Matias Almeyda — Argentine football manager and former player
- Matias Corvalan — Argentine footballer
- Mathias Wieffering — Norwegian handball player
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Matias mean?
Matias is a boy name of Spanish origin meaning "Gift of God." Matias is the Spanish and Scandinavian form of Matthias, derived from the Hebrew Mattityahu, meaning "gift of God" — the same root shared by Matthew. In the New Testament, Matthias was the apostle chosen by lot to replace Judas Iscariot among the twelve.
How do you pronounce Matias?
Matias is pronounced mah-TEE-us. Common variations include Mathias, Matthias, Mattias.
Is Matias a boy name?
Yes, Matias is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Matt, Tia.