Matteo
Matteo is a boys' name of Italian origin meaning “gift of God.” It ranked #146 in the United States in 2025. The Italian form of Matthew, Matteo has risen to become one of the most popular names internationally.
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how do you pronounce Matteo?
maht-TEH-oh
where does the name Matteo come from?
The Italian form of Matthew, from the Greek Matthaios, from a Hebrew phrase meaning gift of God.
It combines biblical gravitas with Italian musicality. The name is currently the top boys' name in Italy and ranks highly across Europe, the Americas, and beyond.
how popular is this name?
Matteo has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 28 years since 1998. It peaked at #138 in 2024, and ranked #146 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #146 |
| 2024 | #138 |
| 2023 | #144 |
| 2022 | #183 |
| 2021 | #165 |
| 2020 | #173 |
| 2019 | #179 |
| 2018 | #196 |
| 2017 | #188 |
| 2016 | #169 |
| 2010 | #429 |
| 2000 | #890 |
| 1998 | #931 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Matteo fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Matteo
Mattia is a parallel Italian form, and Matteo is the root of the surname de Matteo, also spelled De Matteo and DeMatteo.
what are the nicknames and variants of Matteo?
Nicknames
who are famous people named Matteo?
- Matteo Ricci (Jesuit missionary to China)
- Matteo Renzi (former Prime Minister of Italy)
what names are similar to Matteo?
what names go well with Matteo?
Sibling names that share Matteo's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Matteo
What does the name Matteo mean?
Matteo means “gift of God”.
What is the origin of the name Matteo?
Matteo comes from the Italian naming tradition. Related forms include Mattia, Matthew and Mateo.
How popular is the name Matteo?
Matteo ranked #146 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2024, at #138, and it has spent 28 years in the top 1,000 since 1998.
Is Matteo a boy or girl name?
Matteo is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Matteo?
Matteo is pronounced maht-TEH-oh, with 3 syllables.
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