Matti

♂ Boy

Pronounced MAH-tee /ˈmɑt.ti/Medium

Meaning: Matti is the Finnish form of Matthew, from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God'. It has been one of the most common boys' names in Finland for generations.Medium

In 30 seconds: Matti is the Finnish Matthew — 'gift of God' — short, sturdy and everywhere in Finland (said 'MAH-tee').

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Origin MediumFinnish, Hebrew

MeaningMatti is the Finnish form of Matthew, from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God'. It has been one of the most common boys' names in Finland for generations.

U.S. rank (2024)#13479 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 77

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Matti is the Finnish form of Matthew, tracing to Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God'. It has been a staple of Finnish naming for centuries and remains one of the country's most recognizable men's names. Short, warm and easy to carry, it doubles as a friendly nickname for Matthew in English-speaking families (said 'MAH-tee').

It appears rarely in the U.S., mostly in Finnish and Nordic families. Rare here, classic in Finland.

Did you know? Matti is so common in Finland that it stands in for 'the average guy' in Finnish sayings — and it means 'gift of God', from the Hebrew root behind Matthew (said 'MAH-tee').

Overall data confidence 60%

References — Matti — Finnish form of Matthew; Hebrew Mattityahu 'gift of God'

Variations

MatiMatthewMatias

Nicknames

MatMatty

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Matti mean?

Matti is the Finnish form of Matthew, from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God'.

How do you pronounce Matti?

It's said MAH-tee /ˈmɑt.ti/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Matti a boy or girl name?

Matti is used as a boy's name; the similar-looking Mattie is more often a girl's nickname in English.

How popular is Matti?

Matti is rare in the U.S., though it is a long-standing classic in Finland.