Mateen
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Gift of God — a blessing from heaven
Origin: Spanish and Italian form of Matthew, from Hebrew Mattityahu (מַתִּתְיָהוּ)
Popularity: Ranked #4334 in 2025 with 24 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Mateo. Shares the meaning 'Gift of God.'
Similar names: marten, masten, matea, matei, mattea, macen, madden, maite
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Mateen? About 1 in 138,688 babies born in 2025 were named Mateen, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Mateen
What does the name Mateen mean?
Mateen means “Gift of God — a blessing from heaven” from Spanish and Italian form of Matthew, from Hebrew Mattityahu (מַתִּתְיָהוּ) roots.
What is the origin of the name Mateen?
Mateen has Spanish and Italian form of Matthew, from Hebrew Mattityahu (מַתִּתְיָהוּ) origin. The traditional meaning is “Gift of God — a blessing from heaven”.
How popular is Mateen?
Mateen ranked #4249 in 2025 — given to 24 babies that year.
When was Mateen most popular?
Mateen peaked in 2012 with 31 babies registered that year.
Is Mateen a boy or girl name?
Mateen is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Mateens in registered births are male.
Is the name Mateen rising or falling in popularity?
Mateen has risen 2182 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #6431 in 2020 to #4249 in 2025.
How long has Mateen been recorded?
Mateen appears in birth records across 42 years — from 1978 through 2025.