Dmitry vs Matei

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dmitry

Boy #5,493 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"devoted to Demeter, goddess of harvest"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Bulgarian Serbian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,493
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Dima, Mitya, Dimi

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Matei

Boy #5,302 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Romanian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,302
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mati, Matt

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Popularity Comparison

Dmitry Rank #5,493
Matei Rank #5,302

Matei is more popular, ranked #5302 vs #5493 for Dmitry.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dmitry ___

  • Dmitry Alexander
  • Dmitry Ivan
  • Dmitry Nikolai
  • Dmitry Viktor
  • Dmitry Sergei
  • Dmitry Michael

Matei ___

  • Matei Alexandru
  • Matei Andrei
  • Matei Ioan
  • Matei Mihai
  • Matei Radu
  • Matei Stefan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dmitry

Natasha Olga Igor Nikolai Katerina

If you choose Matei

Ana Andrei Elena Radu Sofia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dmitry or Matei more popular?

Matei is more popular, ranked #5302 compared to Dmitry at #5493 in the United States.

What do Dmitry and Matei mean?

Dmitry means "devoted to Demeter, goddess of harvest" (Greek origin). Matei means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dmitry and Matei boy or girl names?

Dmitry is primarily a boy name. Matei is primarily a boy name.

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