Matteo
Matteo first appears in US records in 1911. It peaked in 2024, when 2,589 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 2,455.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Matteo popular?
Near its peak Matteo is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2024.
| 2020s | 14,188 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 14,630 | |
| 2000s | 3,241 | |
| 1990s | 676 | |
| 1980s | 174 | |
| 1970s | 120 | |
| 1960s | 74 | |
| 1950s | 26 | |
| 1940s | 7 | |
| 1930s | 65 | |
| 1920s | 180 | |
| 1910s | 102 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Matteo mean?
Italian form of Matthew, ultimately from Hebrew 'Mattityahu' ('gift of Yahweh / gift of God') via Greek Matthaios.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Matteo mean?
Matteo means Gift of God. Italian form of Matthew, ultimately from Hebrew 'Mattityahu' ('gift of Yahweh / gift of God') via Greek Matthaios.
What is the origin of the name Matteo?
Matteo is of italian origin.
How do you pronounce Matteo?
Matteo is pronounced “maht-TEH-oh.”
Is Matteo a boy or a girl name?
Matteo is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Matteo a popular name right now?
Matteo is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2024.
How popular is the name Matteo?
In 2025, Matteo ranked #146 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Matteo most popular?
Matteo was most popular in 2024, when about 2,589 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Matteo?
Names similar to Matteo include Lorenzo, Giovanni, Leonardo, Enzo, Alessandro.
What names go well with Matteo?
italian names that pair well with Matteo include Luca, Gianna, Aria, Aurora, Beatrice.