Matteo
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Gift of God — heaven's treasure given with love
Origin: Italian/Hebrew
Popularity: Ranked #146 in 2025 with 2,455 babies born.
History: Matteo is the Italian form of Matthew, from the Hebrew 'Mattityahu,' meaning gift of God. Matthew was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and the author of the first Gospel. Matteo has been popular in Italy for centuries and has surged in popularity across the English-speaking world and Latin America in the 21st century as parents seek classic names with Italian flair.
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Matteo? About 1 in 1,356 babies born in 2025 were named Matteo, or roughly 6.7 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Matteo
What does the name Matteo mean?
Matteo means “Gift of God — heaven's treasure given with love” from Italian/Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Matteo?
Matteo has Italian/Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “Gift of God — heaven's treasure given with love”.
How popular is Matteo?
Matteo ranked #146 in 2025 — given to 2,455 babies that year.
When was Matteo most popular?
Matteo peaked in 2024 with 2,582 babies registered that year.
Is Matteo a boy or girl name?
Matteo is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Matteos in registered births are male.
Is the name Matteo rising or falling in popularity?
Matteo has risen 27 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #173 in 2020 to #146 in 2025.
How long has Matteo been recorded?
Matteo appears in birth records across 97 years — from 1911 through 2025.