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Mateo

Hebrew boy's name meaning gift of God

Gender
Boy
Origin
Hebrew
Meaning
gift of God
Syllables
2
Letters
5
US rank (2023)
#6
Born in 2023
11,279

Meaning & origin

Mateo is the Spanish and Italian form of Matthew, from the Hebrew Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of God'.

Popularity

In the latest US data, Mateo ranked #6 for boys. It has risen about 103 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.

In 2023, 11,279 US boys were given the name Mateo.

US popularity rank over time

Peaked at #6 in 2023

1993
unranked
1998
#513
2003
#331
2008
#249
2013
#109
2018
#37
2023
#6
2024
#7

“Unranked” means Mateo was outside the US top 1,000 that year.

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Variants

Matteo, Matthew

Nicknames

Teo

Mateo: frequently asked questions

What does the name Mateo mean?

Mateo is a Hebrew name meaning "gift of God". Mateo is the Spanish and Italian form of Matthew, from the Hebrew Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of God'.

Where does the name Mateo come from?

Mateo is of Hebrew origin. Mateo is the Spanish and Italian form of Matthew, from the Hebrew Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of God'.

Is Mateo a boy or a girl name?

Mateo is most commonly a boy's name.

How many babies are named Mateo?

In 2023, 11,279 US boys were given the name Mateo.

Is Mateo a popular name, and is it rising or falling?

In the latest US data, Mateo ranked #6 for boys. It has risen about 103 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.

What are common nicknames for Mateo?

Common nicknames for Mateo include Teo.

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