The nameMatei
Matei is a Romanian boy's name, a form of Matthew, rising in France.
- Boy's name
- Romanian
Meaning
Like Matthew, it comes from Hebrew, "gift of God".
Origin
Romanian.
History
First given in France in the mid 1990s, Matei grew in the 2010s and peaked at the end of that decade, mostly in the Île-de-France region.
Popularity of the name Matei
Matei in France
678thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2021peak year (80 births)
1,095babies named Matei in France since 1900
Matei was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 520 births over the decade, 47% of all recorded babies named Matei. Its rise began around 2004, and it peaked in 2021. Half of all babies named Matei in France were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 68 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Matei mean?
Like Matthew, it comes from Hebrew, "gift of God".
What is the origin of the name Matei?
Romanian.
Is Matei a girl's or a boy's name?
Matei is a boy's name.