Rising since 2006, #5,861 for boys today.
Popularity of Matvey since 2003
Babies named Matvey per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 43 |
| 2010s | 183 |
| 2020s | 93 |
Meaning & origin
Matvey is the Russian form of Matthew, a name with deep biblical roots meaning 'gift of God.' While it has been used in Eastern Europe for centuries, its presence in the U.S. is relatively recent. The first recorded use in Social Security data was in 2003, and it has been on a steadily rising trajectory since 2006. Its peak year so far was 2013, when it ranked among a modest number of births. The name remains uncommon, with approximately 1 in 113,872 boys given the name in 2025. Its usage is concentrated in communities with Eastern European heritage, though it has not yet appeared in any state's top names list.
Matvey is the Russian form of Matthew, derived from the Hebrew name Matityahu meaning 'gift of God.' It has been used in Russia since the adoption of Christianity, associated with the apostle and evangelist Matthew. The name saw increased use in the early 21st century in Russia and other Slavic countries.
“Matvey” around the world
Where Matvey lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
4
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mat, Moty
Variants: Matvei, Matfei
Sibling names for Matvey
Names that share Matvey's style, for a brother or sister.
