BoyHebrew origin

Mattathias: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Gift of God, a name of sacred generosity and priestly devotion.

Origin
Hebrew
Syllables
4
Current rank
Outside top 1,000
Peak
Steady

What Mattathias Means

Mattathias is a boy name of Hebrew origin. Gift of God, a name of sacred generosity and priestly devotion.

How Popular Mattathias Is

Mattathias sits outside the US top 1,000 right now, which makes it a distinctive boy name: familiar enough to say, rare enough to feel like yours.

Good to Know About Mattathias

  • Mattathias is a name with deep biblical and Jewish roots.
  • It has a vintage charm that's making a stylish comeback.
  • At 4 syllables, Mattathias has a grand, melodic feel with plenty of nickname potential.

Names Like Mattathias

Other Hebrew names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Mattathias

Hebrew names that pair well as a brother or sister to Mattathias.

Questions About Mattathias

What does Mattathias mean?

Mattathias is a boy name of Hebrew origin. Gift of God, a name of sacred generosity and priestly devotion.

How popular is Mattathias?

Mattathias sits outside the US top 1,000 right now, which makes it a distinctive boy name: familiar enough to say, rare enough to feel like yours.

Where does Mattathias come from?

Mattathias comes from Hebrew roots. Mattathias is a name with deep biblical and Jewish roots.

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