Matei name meaning
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What does Matei mean?
The uncommon boy name Matei is originated from Hebrew and is used in Romanian and Slavic languages, Matei means "Gift of Yahweh".
Variants of Matei
How popular is the name Matei?
Matei is a common name in England and Wales given to over 764 babies in 14 years. Currently the name is hotter than ever, it ranked 232nd when 221 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.
Matei is a unique baby name in France, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 900 names. Recently in 2018, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 844 on boy names chart when 50 babies were named Matei.
Over 453 babies in France have been named Matei. Also, in Belgium, in just 10 years, it has made it to the top 400 names. Recently in 2017, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 327 on boy names chart when 35 babies were named Matei.
There are over 181 babies that have been given the name Matei in Belgium.
Matei is an uncommon baby name in United States, although it has been in use since 1996 but could not make beyond the top 6000.
Over 189 babies in United States have been named Matei. Also, it appeared first time in 2007 on baby boy names list of Ireland. Over 120 people have been named Matei in Ireland.
But Matei is a popular baby name in Romania where every 1 in 4000 have the name. As per our findings, over 8000 people has been named Matei globally.
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 10779 | 6 |
| 2022 | 6789 | 12 |
| 2021 | 8102 | 9 |
| 2020 | 5681 | 15 |
| 2019 | 4942 | 19 |
| 2018 | 7597 | 10 |
| 2017 | 7532 | 10 |
| 2016 | 5307 | 17 |
| 2015 | 7061 | 11 |
| 2014 | 5478 | 16 |
Facts
Matei in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | |
|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 13 | 5 |
 | 46 | 26 |
 | 12 | 30 |
 | 65 | 0 |
What numbers say about Matei?
When it comes to love, you can't stand a monogamous relationship. People admire your endless hope that things will get better in the world and your courage to do what others avoid to do. There isn't a person you can't charm. If letter M is your cornerstone, you probably bury yourself in work every day. You are prone to emotional breakdowns because you allow yourself to be around people who hurt you over and over again.
Other names similar to Matei, for soon-to-be-parents
- Paskal - Meaning of Paskal is Pass or Jump and is commonly used in Breton has origin in Hebrew
- Gali - Queer unisex name Gali means "From the Fountain" is originated from Hebrew language
- Miguelita - Girl name Miguelita means "Who is Like God" that came from Hebrew is used specifically in Spanish
- Jokyme has its origin in Hebrew, Jokyme means "God Judges On" is bestowed upon baby girls. Jokyme is derivative of Jokim.
- Zamorah means From Zamora, Song and Praised aimed at baby girls is originated from Hebrew. Zamorah is derived from Zamora.
Famous people named Matei
- Matei Basarab, Wallachian Voivode between 1632 and 1654
- Matei Călinescu, Romanian-born American literary critic and professor of comparative literature at Indiana University
- Matei Pavel Haiducu, Romanian secret agent
- Matei Dima in Disruption as Producer
Lists having Matei
- Biblical Boy Names
- Boy names beginning with M
- American Boy Names
- Hebrew Boy Names
- Roman Boy Names
- Slavic Boy Names
- Baby Names that mean Gift
- Baby Names that mean Yahweh
Sources
- Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
- Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
- Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
- Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
- Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
- Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://www.svb.nl/nl/kindernamen/