Matias

Matias is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, a variant of Matthias. It is commonly interpreted as meaning “gift of Yahweh” or “gift of God.” The name spread through Latin and Greek forms, including Matthaeus and Matthaios, before arriving in its modern forms used today.

Variant spellings and forms include Matías (with an accent) in Spanish, Matias in Portuguese and several Nordic languages, and Matthias in German and English. Other related forms include Matteo (Italian) and Mateo (Spanish and Portuguese).

Matias is a popular given name in many countries. In Spanish-speaking regions it is a common first name, while in Nordic and Baltic countries it appears as Matias or Matías. The name is also used in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Germany, and the Netherlands, reflecting cultural or familial ties to variant Latin or Hebrew forms.

Notable people named Matias occur across fields such as sports, arts, and public life, illustrating its broad international usage. In addition to individuals, Matias can appear in fictional works and, in some regions, in place-naming, though its primary association remains as a given name.

Related forms and variants include Matthias, Matteo, Matteo, and Mateo, which share the same Hebrew origin and semantic meaning.