Mateo
Mateo is a boys' name of Spanish origin meaning “gift of God.” It ranked #8 in the United States in 2025. Mateo is the Spanish form of Matthew, meaning 'gift of God.'
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how do you pronounce Mateo?
mah-TAY-oh
where does the name Mateo come from?
The Spanish form of Matthew, from the Hebrew Mattityahu, combining mattan, meaning gift, with Yah, the divine name — a gift of God. Spanish dropped the internal consonants that Latin Matthaeus preserved, leaving the shorter, more open form.
It has skyrocketed to become one of the most popular baby names in the United States, reflecting both the growing influence of Hispanic culture and the name's universal, melodic appeal across languages.
how popular is this name?
Mateo has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 31 years since 1995. It peaked at #6 in 2023, and ranked #8 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #8 |
| 2024 | #7 |
| 2023 | #6 |
| 2022 | #11 |
| 2021 | #15 |
| 2020 | #20 |
| 2019 | #26 |
| 2018 | #37 |
| 2017 | #42 |
| 2016 | #59 |
| 2010 | #222 |
| 2000 | #428 |
| 1995 | #994 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Mateo fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Mateo
Matthew the Evangelist, a tax collector before his calling, gave the name its reach across the Christian world. Mateo is now among the most popular boys' names throughout Spanish-speaking Latin America, and it has climbed steeply in the United States since 2000 as Hispanic naming has shaped the national charts.
what are the nicknames and variants of Mateo?
Nicknames
who are famous people named Mateo?
- Mateo Kovačić (Croatian footballer)
- Mateo Messi (son of Lionel Messi)
what names are similar to Mateo?
what names go well with Mateo?
Sibling names that share Mateo's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Mateo
What does the name Mateo mean?
Mateo means “gift of God”.
What is the origin of the name Mateo?
Mateo comes from the Spanish naming tradition. Related forms include Matteo, Matthew and Mathieu.
How popular is the name Mateo?
Mateo ranked #8 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2023, at #6, and it has spent 31 years in the top 1,000 since 1995.
Is Mateo a boy or girl name?
Mateo is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Mateo?
Mateo is pronounced mah-TAY-oh, with 3 syllables.
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