Mathias
Meaning of Mathias
The name Mathias, a strong and timeless choice for boys, has its roots in Hebrew, derived from the name Matityahu, which means "gift of God." Over centuries, it has been adapted into various cultures and languages. In German, it's pronounced as mah-TEE-us (/maˈtius/), while in English-speaking regions, it is commonly pronounced as muh-THY-uhs (/məˈθaɪs/). A notable variation of this name is Matthias. Historically, Mathias has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States. It has steadily climbed the ranks over recent decades, reaching a rank of 370 with 874 occurrences in 2023. The name carries associations with strength and divinity, making it an appealing choice for parents seeking a classic yet distinctive name for their son.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as mah-TEE-us (/maˈtius/)
English
- Pronunced as muh-THY-uhs (/məˈθaɪs/)
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Notable People Named Mathias
| Mathias Fassou Pogba is a Guinean professional footballer who last played as a forward for Championnat National 2 club Belfort. |
| Mathias Peter Greve Petersen is a Danish professional footballer known for his midfield play with Brøndby in the Danish Superliga. |
| Mathias Jensen is a Danish professional footballer known for his role as a central midfielder for Premier League club Brentford and the Denmark national team. |
| Mathias Jørgensen is a Danish professional footballer currently playing as a striker for Danish 2nd Division club Esbjerg fB. |
| Mathias Boe is a Danish badminton player known for winning gold at the 2015 European Games and two European championships, as well as earning a silver medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics. |
| Mathias Cole Anderle is an American singer, songwriter, and actor from Puyallup, Washington, with stylistic influences spanning reggae, pop, rock, folk, jazz, and hip hop. |
| Mathias Laustrup Kristensen is a Danish footballer currently playing for Hobro IK. |
| Mathias Christiansen is a Danish badminton player who joined the national team in 2013 and competed at the 2020 Summer Olympics. |
| Mathias Fetsch is a German professional footballer known for his role as a striker for Unterhaching. |
| Mathias Flückiger is a Swiss mountain bike racer who won a silver medal at the 2016 and 2020 Summer Olympics, but was suspended for doping in 2022. |
| Mathias Brugger is a German track and field athlete known for his achievements in the decathlon and indoor heptathlon events. |
| Mathias Autret is a French professional footballer known for his role as a left winger and his appearances for the France youth international team. |
| Mathias Albani (1621 – 1673) was a renowned violin maker from Botzen. |
| Mathias Lerch, also known as Matyáš Lerch, was a prolific Czech mathematician known for his extensive work in mathematical analysis and number theory, and he held teaching positions at several universities throughout his career. |
| Mathías Adolfo Cardaccio Alaguich is a retired Uruguayan footballer known for his career as a midfielder. |
