Mattathias

An ancient relative of the classic Matthew, Mattathias is the Greek form of Mattithiah and Matttiyahu, names that appear several times in the Old Testament. Used in the Greek Bible and in some English translations, Mattathias is also the name of a 2nd-century (BC) priest, who was a significant leader in the Maccabean revolt. As such, he is celebrated for helping to reclaim Jerusalem, and therefore mentioned in on of the Hannukah prayers.

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Pronounced mat-uh-THY-us.

As of October 2026, Mattathias ranked #13239 in US births in 2025 SSA.