Matei
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Gift of God — a blessing from heaven
Origin: Spanish and Italian form of Matthew, from Hebrew Mattityahu (מַתִּתְיָהוּ)
Popularity: Ranked #6681 in 2025 with 13 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Mateo. Shares the meaning 'Gift of God.'
Similar names: matea, mattea, maite, maitte, mateen, matej, mateo, mates
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Matei? About 1 in 256,039 babies born in 2025 were named Matei, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Matei
What does the name Matei mean?
Matei means “Gift of God — a blessing from heaven” from Spanish and Italian form of Matthew, from Hebrew Mattityahu (מַתִּתְיָהוּ) roots.
What is the origin of the name Matei?
Matei has Spanish and Italian form of Matthew, from Hebrew Mattityahu (מַתִּתְיָהוּ) origin. The traditional meaning is “Gift of God — a blessing from heaven”.
How popular is Matei?
Matei ranked #6446 in 2025 — given to 13 babies that year.
When was Matei most popular?
Matei peaked in 2019 with 19 babies registered that year.
Is Matei a boy or girl name?
Matei is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Mateis in registered births are male.
Is the name Matei rising or falling in popularity?
Matei has fallen 579 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #5867 in 2020 to #6446 in 2025.
How long has Matei been recorded?
Matei appears in birth records across 27 years — from 1996 through 2025.