Gift of God
Matyas is the Hungarian form of the name Matthias, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Mattityahu. It shares the same etymological roots as the more common English name Matthew. Historically, it is associated with Hungarian royalty and remains a staple in Central Europe.
About 5 boys were named Matyas in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
King of Hungary and Croatia from 1458 to 1490
Former General Secretary of the Hungarian Working People's Party
Hungarian-born composer and educator