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Matyas

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Pronounced MAH-tyahsh /ˈmɑ.tjɑʃ/Medium

Meaning: Matyas (Hungarian Mátyás) is the Hungarian form of Matthias, from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God'. It is famously borne by King Matthias Corvinus, one of Hungary's great Renaissance rulers.Medium

In 30 seconds: Matyas is the Hungarian Matthias — 'gift of God' — and the name of Hungary's great Renaissance king (said 'MAH-tyahsh').
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Origin MediumHungarian, Hebrew
MeaningMatyas (Hungarian Mátyás) is the Hungarian form of Matthias, from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God'. It is famously borne by King Matthias Corvinus, one of Hungary's great Renaissance rulers.
U.S. rank (2024)#13481 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 185

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201520032024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Matyas (Hungarian Mátyás) is the Hungarian form of Matthias, from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God'. Its fame in Hungary rests on King Mátyás Corvinus, whose reign in the 15th century is remembered as a golden age and who lives on in folk tales as the just king in disguise. A heritage name with real historical weight (said 'MAH-tyahsh').

It appears rarely in the U.S., mostly in Hungarian families. Rare here, storied there.

Did you know? Matyas is the name of King Matthias Corvinus, Hungary's Renaissance ruler and folk-tale hero — and like all its cousins, it means 'gift of God' (said 'MAH-tyahsh').
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Matyas — Hungarian Mátyás, form of Matthias; King Matthias Corvinus

Variations

MatthiasMatiasMatej

Nicknames

MatMatty

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Matyas mean?

Matyas is the Hungarian form of Matthias, from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God'.

How do you pronounce Matyas?

It's said MAH-tyahsh /ˈmɑ.tjɑʃ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Matyas a boy or girl name?

Matyas is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Matyas?

Matyas is rare in the U.S., though it is a long-standing favorite in Hungary.

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