Mateo
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Gift of God — heaven-sent and deeply cherished
Origin: Spanish and Italian form of Matthew, from Hebrew Mattityahu (מַתִּתְיָהוּ)
Popularity: Ranked #8 in 2025 with 11,045 babies born.
History: Mateo is the Romance-language form of Matthew — the apostle and evangelist who wrote the first Gospel. While Matthew dominated English-speaking charts for decades, Mateo represents the growing embrace of Spanish-language names in the United States. It entered the U.S. top 10 in 2018 and has climbed steadily since, reflecting both Latin-American demographic growth and broader appreciation for its warm, melodic sound. It is currently one of the fastest-rising names in America.
Famous people named Mateo: Mateo Kovačić (soccer player)
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Mateo? About 1 in 301 babies born in 2025 were named Mateo, or roughly 30.3 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Mateo
What does the name Mateo mean?
Mateo means “Gift of God — heaven-sent and deeply cherished” from Spanish and Italian form of Matthew, from Hebrew Mattityahu (מַתִּתְיָהוּ) roots.
What is the origin of the name Mateo?
Mateo has Spanish and Italian form of Matthew, from Hebrew Mattityahu (מַתִּתְיָהוּ) origin. The traditional meaning is “Gift of God — heaven-sent and deeply cherished”.
How popular is Mateo?
Mateo ranked #8 in 2025 — given to 11,045 babies that year.
When was Mateo most popular?
Mateo peaked in 2024 with 11,302 babies registered that year.
Is Mateo a boy or girl name?
Mateo is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Mateos in registered births are male.
Is the name Mateo rising or falling in popularity?
Mateo has risen 11293 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #11301 in 2020 to #8 in 2025.
How long has Mateo been recorded?
Mateo appears in birth records across 108 years — from 1904 through 2025.