Macari vs Matei

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Macari

Boy #5,327 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"fortunate, favored by God"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Italian Eastern European Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,327
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mac, Cari

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Macari Rank #5,327
Matei Rank #5,302

Matei is more popular, ranked #5302 vs #5327 for Macari.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Macari ___

  • Macari James
  • Macari Joseph
  • Macari Thomas
  • Macari Anthony
  • Macari Nicholas
  • Macari Peter

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 Macari

Demetrios Nico Elena Xenia Alexios

If you choose Matei

Ana Andrei Elena Radu Sofia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Macari or Matei more popular?

Matei is more popular, ranked #5302 compared to Macari at #5327 in the United States.

What do Macari and Matei mean?

Macari means "fortunate, favored by God" (Greek origin). Matei means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Macari and Matei boy or girl names?

Macari is primarily a boy name. Matei is primarily a boy name.

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