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Mathius
Pronounced mə-THY-əs /məˈθaɪ.əs/Medium
Meaning: A spelling of Matthias — from Hebrew Mattithyahu, 'a gift of God' (mattan, 'gift', plus Yah, 'God')Medium
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Mathius is a spelling of Matthias — from Hebrew Mattithyahu, 'a gift of God' (mattan, 'gift', plus Yah, 'God'). St Matthias was the apostle chosen by lot to replace Judas. A crisp, classic name; the -ius styling personalizes it (said 'mə-THY-əs'; nickname Matt).
It registers thinly beside Matthias. Rare, a-gift-of-God at the root, and classic.
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What does the name Mathius mean?
Mathius spells Matthias — Hebrew 'a gift of God'.
How do you pronounce Mathius?
It's said mə-THY-əs /məˈθaɪ.əs/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Mathius a boy or girl name?
Mathius is a boy's name.
How popular is Mathius?
Mathius is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Matthias is more common.