Matei Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmah-TAY / /məˈteɪ/Romanian; Hebrew
Meaning
Gift of God (Hebrew); derived from Matthew (Romanian)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Romanian culture, Matei is a common name derived from the biblical name Matthew, which means 'gift of God.' In Hebrew, the name is associated with the same biblical roots, emphasizing its significance in both religious and cultural contexts.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Mateus
- Matteo
- Matias
International Variants
- Matteo (Italian)
- Matthias (German)
- Matheus (Portuguese)
Famous people named Matei
Matei Basarab — Romanian prince.
Matei Visniec — Romanian playwright.
Fictional characters named Matei
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Matei was first seen in the United States in 1996. Matei has ranked as high as #1353 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Matei has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Matei
No state data available for this year.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 6 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 13 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 18 |