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
“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.