Matvey vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matvey

Boy #5,558 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Slavic Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,558
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Motya, Matveyko

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Matvey Rank #5,558
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5558 for Matvey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Matvey ___

  • Matvey Sergei
  • Matvey Alexei
  • Matvey Nikolai
  • Matvey Dmitri
  • Matvey Ivan
  • Matvey Vladimir

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 Matvey

Pavel Fyodor Nikita Anastasia Natasha

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matvey or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Matvey at #5558 in the United States.

What do Matvey and Theodore mean?

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

Are Matvey and Theodore boy or girl names?

Matvey is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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