Mateo
Mateo first appears in US records in 1904. It peaked in 2024, when 11,349 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 11,045.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Mateo popular?
Near its peak Mateo is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2024.
| 2020s | 62,272 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 50,604 | |
| 2000s | 10,490 | |
| 1990s | 2,010 | |
| 1980s | 370 | |
| 1970s | 285 | |
| 1960s | 102 | |
| 1950s | 116 | |
| 1940s | 112 | |
| 1930s | 102 | |
| 1920s | 162 | |
| 1910s | 63 | |
| 1900s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Mateo mean?
The Spanish form of Matthew, from the Hebrew Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of Yahweh' (mattan 'gift' + Yah, a name of God). It reached Spanish through the Greek Matthaios and Latin Matthaeus, the name of the apostle and gospel-writer.
Nicknames for Mateo
- Teo
Variants & spellings
- Matteo
- Matheo
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mateo mean?
Mateo means gift of God. The Spanish form of Matthew, from the Hebrew Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of Yahweh' (mattan 'gift' + Yah, a name of God). It reached Spanish through the Greek Matthaios and Latin Matthaeus, the name of the apostle and gospel-writer.
What is the origin of the name Mateo?
Mateo is of spanish origin.
How do you pronounce Mateo?
Mateo is pronounced “ma-TEH-o.”
Is Mateo a boy or a girl name?
Mateo is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Mateo a popular name right now?
Mateo is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2024.
How popular is the name Mateo?
In 2025, Mateo ranked #8 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Mateo most popular?
Mateo was most popular in 2024, when about 11,349 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Mateo?
Common nicknames for Mateo include Teo.
What names are similar to Mateo?
Names similar to Mateo include Angel, Sebastián, Diego, Santiago, Benjamín.
What names go well with Mateo?
spanish names that pair well with Mateo include Linda, Benjamín, Mía, Angel, Sebastián.