UK boy's name
Matthaios
A masculine given name of Greek origin meaning "gift from God".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Matthaios is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Matthaios popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2023 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Matthaios is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Matthaios. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Matthaios ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 3 boys were registered as Matthaios.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Matthaios as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4991
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2023
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Matthaios mean?
Matthaios is a masculine given name of Greek origin, derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, which means "gift of God." The name first appeared in ancient texts and religious scriptures in the 1st century AD.
The name Matthaios is the Greek transliteration of the Hebrew name Mattityahu, which was borne by several figures in the Old Testament, including a Levite priest and one of the ancestors of Jesus Christ. The most notable bearer of this name was the apostle Matthew, one of the twelve disciples of Jesus, who was originally a tax collector before becoming a follower of Christ.
The name Matthaios gained popularity in the early Christian era, particularly in regions with a strong Greek and Byzantine cultural influence, such as the Byzantine Empire, Greece, and parts of the Balkans. It was often used to honor the apostle Matthew and his role in spreading Christianity.
One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name Matthaios was Matthaios the Hermit, a 4th-century Christian ascetic and monk who lived in the desert of Scetis in Egypt. Another notable figure was Matthaios Blastares, a 14th-century Byzantine canonist and theologian who wrote influential works on canon law.
Throughout history, several other notable individuals have borne the name Matthaios, including:
1. Matthaios Kantakouzenos (c. 1325-1383), a Byzantine prince and military commander during the Palaiologan era. 2. Matthaios Kamariotis (c. 1500-1574), a Greek Renaissance scholar and philosopher who taught at the Patriarchal School in Constantinople. 3. Matthaios Sendreios (1585-1635), a Greek Orthodox monk and theologian who played a significant role in the Counter-Reformation in Greece. 4. Matthaios Tsigardas (1837-1913), a Greek politician and prime minister of Greece in 1886. 5. Matthaios Kallidis (1885-1917), a Greek poet and writer who was part of the Demotic Greek literary movement.
The name Matthaios has continued to be popular in Greece and among Greek communities around the world, with various spellings and variations, such as Matthaio, Matthaiu, and Mattheos.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Matthaios by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Matthaios was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4991 | 3 | 1 |
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- Muhammed 11,527
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FAQ
Matthaios: questions and answers
How popular is the name Matthaios in the UK right now?
In 2023, Matthaios was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Matthaios most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 3 babies registered as Matthaios in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Matthaios?
A masculine given name of Greek origin meaning "gift from God".
How many people are called Matthaios in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Matthaios across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.