Matvei

Meaning of Matvei

Matvei is a masculine name of Russian heritage, ultimately rooted in the Hebrew Mattityahu, meaning “gift of God.” Widely borne by early Christian figures, its Russian form conveys measured strength and quiet dignity. In Anglo-American contexts, Matvei remains highly distinctive: in the United States, the Social Security Administration has recorded only five to ten births per year since 2009—so few that an American playground is unlikely to feature more than one—placing it between ranks 898 and 938. After a modest peak of ten occurrences in 2018 (rank 902), its use has stabilized at roughly half a dozen newborns annually, reflecting a steady but niche appeal. Pronounced maht-VAY (/mɑt’vej/) in Russian, Matvei offers parents an analytical choice that balances biblical resonance with Slavic character.

Pronunciation

Russian

• Pronunced as maht-VAY (/mɑt'vej/)

• Matviy
• Matvey