Matvei

“gift of God”

Russia origin · Boy name

♂ 97% boys♀ 3% girls

#10391US 2023

7Births / yr

↑Rising

62All-time births

📅 Since 200900

How to pronounce Matvei

mut-vyay

/mut-vyay/ · · 2 syllables

“gift of God”

Russia origin · Boy name

What does Matvei mean and where does it come from?

Matvei (Матвей) is a Russian form of the name Matthew, derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu. It means 'gift of God' and has been used in Russian culture since the Christianization of Kievan Rus. The name has seen various regional variations across Slavic nations. Matvei has enjoyed enduring popul

Cultural significance

Matvei has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Russia-speaking communities, where it reflects values of gift of god.

Peak popularity

Reached #8018 in 2018 — currently #10391 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Matvei?

Matvei works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Matvei Grace

How popular is Matvei right now?

Rising fast — up 3246 spots — currently #10391 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 2015–2023#10391 · Top 7.7%

2015

2020

2022

2023

Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#10391	7	▲ up 3246 · +40% births
2022	#13637	5	▼ down 3388 · -29% births
2020	#10249	7	▲ up 207
2015	#10456	7	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Matvei

Best Year2020Rank #10249

Peak Count7

Average Rank#11183

Current Trend→Stable

Data Range2015 - 20234 years

The story of Matvei

Matvei is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 2009. With 62 total births recorded, Matvei remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #10456 in 2015 to #10391 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Matvei in 2018:

Liam Noah William James Oliver

Matvei by decade

Matvei peaked in the 2010s. See all 2010s names →

Decade	Births
2000s	6
2010s ★	49
2020s	7

💎Matvei has only 62 total recorded births since 2009 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Matvei?

CROATIAN

MateMatkoMato

DANISH

Mads

DUTCH

ThijsTies

ENGLISH

MatMattMattieMatty

What names sound and feel like Matvei?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Matvei also consider these

Matei

Romania · Romanian

Matvii

Ukraine · gift of God

Matvey

Russian · Gift of God

Marlei

American · English

Makei

American · Possibly derived from

Manvel

Armenia · gift of God

Malven

Celtic · a strong, brave

Marven

American · sea friend

How is Matvei written in other languages?

Матвей

Russian

What are the girl versions of Matvei?

Matea CROATIAN Mateja CROATIAN Mattea ITALIAN Mateja SLOVENE Yahweh THEOLOGY

Common questions about the name Matvei

What does the name Matvei mean?

Matvei means "gift of God" — a name rooted in Russia tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Matvei?

Matvei is currently a distinctive and less common name as a boy name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Matvei have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Matvei?

Matvei originates from Russia tradition. Russia names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

Is Matvei trending right now?

Matvei is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.

Is Matvei a common or rare name?

Matvei is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.