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
- Peak year
- 2023 (#6)
Meaning & origin
Mateo is the Spanish and Italian form of Matthew, from the Hebrew Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of God'.
Is Mateo a Hebrew name?
Yes — 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'. You may also see it described as biblical, which refer to the same root.
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
“Unranked” means Mateo was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Mateo
Mateo is spelled M-A-T-E-O — 5 letters and 2 syllables. Alternative spellings people use include Matteo, Matthew.
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.
How do you spell Mateo?
Mateo is spelled M-A-T-E-O. Related spellings include Matteo, Matthew.
What is Mateo short for?
Mateo is often used as a short form of Matteo or Matthew, though it is also given as a full name in its own right.
How common is the name Mateo?
In 2023, 11,279 US boys were given the name Mateo. 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.
Is Mateo a Hebrew name?
Yes — 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'. You may also see it described as biblical, which refer to the same root.
What does Mateo mean in Hebrew?
In Hebrew, Mateo means "gift of God". Mateo is the Spanish and Italian form of Matthew, from the Hebrew Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of God'.
Is Mateo a biblical name?
Mateo is usually classified as Hebrew, and biblical belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as biblical too. It means "gift of God".