Meaning & Origin
Matthias, the apostle
Mattias is a boy's baby name of Swedish origin, the Scandinavian form of Matthias, from Hebrew Mattityah, meaning 'gift of God.' Matthias was the apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot after the resurrection.
Common in Sweden and Germany, Mattias offers a sleek Northern European alternative to the common Matthew or Matthias. It has a confident, quietly distinguished feel — familiar in sound but less overused than its anglicized counterparts. An ideal choice for families with Scandinavian heritage.