Matías
/M-AE-T-AE-S/
God's gift, the Spanish form of Matthias, from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of Yahweh.' Borne by the apostle chosen to replace Judas, it carries the sense of a child given as a blessing, and has become an especially beloved name in Argentina and across Spanish lands.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Matías is a Christian boy name of Spanish origin, meaning “God's gift, the Spanish form of Matthias, from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of Yahweh.' Borne by the apostle chosen to replace Judas, it carries the sense of a child given as a blessing, and has become an especially beloved name in Argentina and across Spanish lands.”.
Matías is a boy's name of Spanish origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "God's gift, the Spanish form of Matthias, from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of Yahweh.' Borne by the apostle chosen to replace Judas, it carries the sense of a child given as a blessing, and has become an especially beloved name in Argentina and across Spanish lands." and belongs to the Prosperity cluster — names wishing abundance and flourishing life.
Common among Spanish, European, Latino, Mexican, Cuban, Argentine, Colombian, Chilean, Peruvian, Venezuelan, PuertoRican, Dominican families, Matías carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Matías
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Matías lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Matías's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Matías's saint & feast day →What does Matías's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Matías resonates in either tradition.
Matías's destiny number is 9 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Matías's full reading →
Does Matías go with your family's names?
Matías breaks into 5 sounds: /M-AE-T-AE-S/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Matías sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Matías beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Matías — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Matías
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From the same tradition
Other Christian boy names, common in Spanish families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian boy names from the Prosperity cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian boy names that open with the same syllables as Matías
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Common questions about Matías
What does the name Matías mean?
Matías means "God's gift, the Spanish form of Matthias, from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of Yahweh.' Borne by the apostle chosen to replace Judas, it carries the sense of a child given as a blessing, and has become an especially beloved name in Argentina and across Spanish lands.." It is a boy name of Spanish origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Matías a boy or girl name?
Matías is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Matías?
Matías is of Spanish origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Spanish, European, Latino families.
Is Matías a Christian name?
Yes. Matías is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Spanish origin.
What does Matías mean in Spanish?
Matías originates from Spanish, where it means "God's gift, the Spanish form of Matthias, from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of Yahweh.' Borne by the apostle chosen to replace Judas, it carries the sense of a child given as a blessing, and has become an especially beloved name in Argentina and across Spanish lands.."
What are common nicknames for Matías?
Common short forms of Matías include Mati.
What is the numerology of Matías?
Matías has a Pythagorean destiny number of 9 — compassion and humanitarian service.
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