Mathias

Boy's name

Mathias is a variant of the name Matthias, which is derived from the Greek name Ματθαῖος (Matthaios), meaning "gift of Yahweh" or "gift of God."

Meaning Gift of God
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 1,031 Rising
Peak year 2024

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Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Mathias Rust - German pilot who landed in Red Square.
  • Mathias Kiwanuka - NFL player for New York Giants.
  • Mathias Cormann - Australian politician and OECD Secretary-General.
  • Mathias Malzieu - French musician and author.
  • Mathias Lauda - Austrian racing driver.
  • Mathias Pogba - Guinean footballer.
  • Mathias Jørgensen - Danish footballer.
  • Mathias Boe - Danish badminton player.
  • Mathias Fredriksson - Swedish cross-country skier.
  • Mathias Dop - German actor.

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