Gift of God
Matvei is the Russian form of the Hebrew name Matthew. It shares the same etymological roots as the English name, signifying a child seen as a divine blessing.
Less common today
Matvei isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,065 in 2018.
Professional ice hockey player
Professional football goalkeeper
Russian General who commanded the Don Cossacks
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
