Matvei
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Gift of God — a blessing from heaven
Origin: Spanish and Italian form of Matthew, from Hebrew Mattityahu (מַתִּתְיָהוּ)
Popularity: Ranked #9418 in 2025 with 8 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Mateo. Shares the meaning 'Gift of God.'
Similar names: matea, matei, mattea, matvey, mave, maeve, maite, maitte
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Matvei? About 1 in 416,063 babies born in 2025 were named Matvei, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Matvei
What does the name Matvei mean?
Matvei 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 Matvei?
Matvei 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 Matvei?
Matvei ranked #8910 in 2025 — given to 8 babies that year.
Is Matvei a boy or girl name?
Matvei is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Matveis in registered births are male.
Is the name Matvei rising or falling in popularity?
Matvei has risen 1365 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #10275 in 2020 to #8910 in 2025.
How long has Matvei been recorded?
Matvei appears in birth records across 13 years — from 2009 through 2025.