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Matvey

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Pronounced maht-VAY /mɑtˈveɪ/Medium

Meaning: The Russian form of Matthew — from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God; gift of Yahweh'Medium

In 30 seconds: Gift of God: Matvey is the Russian Matthew — 'gift of God'. Strong, classic, and warm (said 'maht-VAY').

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Origin MediumHebrew, Russian

MeaningThe Russian form of Matthew — from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God; gift of Yahweh'

U.S. rank (2024)#5565 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2013

Total births (all-time)≈ 304

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

Matvey is the Russian form of Matthew — from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God; gift of Yahweh' (the apostle and evangelist Matthew). A strong, classic name across Russia and Eastern Europe (said 'maht-VAY'; nickname Motya).

In the U.S. it appears in Russian families. Rare, gift-of-God at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Matthew means 'gift of God' (Hebrew Mattityahu) — Matvey is its Russian form, strong and classic (said 'maht-VAY'; nickname Motya).

Overall data confidence 75%

Behind the Name — Matvey — root etymology

Variations

MatthewMateiMatvei

Nicknames

Motya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Matvey mean?

Matvey is the Russian Matthew — Hebrew 'gift of God'.

How do you pronounce Matvey?

It's said maht-VAY /mɑtˈveɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Matvey a boy or girl name?

Matvey is a boy's name.

How popular is Matvey?

Matvey is a rare name in the U.S.