Matei vs Nyko

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Nyko

Boy #5,418 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

Cultural Roots

Greek Eastern European Modern Western

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,418
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ny

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Popularity Comparison

Matei Rank #5,302
Nyko Rank #5,418

Matei is more popular, ranked #5302 vs #5418 for Nyko.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Matei ___

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

Nyko ___

  • Nyko James
  • Nyko Alexander
  • Nyko Ray
  • Nyko Cole
  • Nyko Finn
  • Nyko Grey

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Matei

Ana Andrei Elena Radu Sofia

If you choose Nyko

Zara Milo Remy Aria Kali

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matei or Nyko more popular?

Matei is more popular, ranked #5302 compared to Nyko at #5418 in the United States.

What do Matei and Nyko mean?

Matei means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Nyko means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin).

Are Matei and Nyko boy or girl names?

Matei is primarily a boy name. Nyko is primarily a boy name.

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