Matei vs Theodore

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Matei Rank #5,302
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5302 for Matei.

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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Matei

Ana Andrei Elena Radu Sofia

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matei or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Matei at #5302 in the United States.

What do Matei and Theodore mean?

Matei means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Matei and Theodore boy or girl names?

Matei is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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