Matviy vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matviy

Boy #13,509 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek

Cultural Roots

Ukrainian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#13,509
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mat, Motya

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Matviy Rank #13,509
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #13509 for Matviy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Matviy ___

  • Matviy Ivan
  • Matviy Oleksiy
  • Matviy Dmytro
  • Matviy Vasyl
  • Matviy Bohdan

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 Matviy

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Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matviy or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Matviy at #13509 in the United States.

What do Matviy and Theodore mean?

Matviy means "gift of God" (Hebrew via Greek origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Matviy and Theodore boy or girl names?

Matviy is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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