Matai
Meaning
"chief, family title"
Origin: Samoan
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #5,507
- Total SSA Count
- 17
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Mat
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"chief, family title"
Origin: Samoan
"divine gift"
Origin: Greek
Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5507 for Matai.
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Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Matai at #5507 in the United States.
Matai means "chief, family title" (Samoan origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).
Matai is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.