Name Meaning & Origin
"A surname."
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Matei is a Romanian given name and surname. It is equivalent to the English name Matthew.
Matei is a Romanian given name and surname. It is equivalent to the English name Matthew.
Life Path 3 — Creativity & Expression: Charismatic, artistic, and highly communicative.
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Root element "Matei" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A surname.".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~268 people named Matei in the US. Peaked in 2019 with 19 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Matei is 3, associated with Creativity & Expression. Soul Urge: 6. Personality: 6.
Matei is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.
Approximately 268 people in the United States are named Matei. The name peaked in 2019 with 19 recorded uses.
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