Mateo
Mateo: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /məˈteɪoʊ/
Meaning and origin of Mateo
- A male given name from Spanish.
Etymology
From Spanish Mateo, from Latin Matthaeus, from Ancient Greek Ματθαῖος (Matthaîos), from Hebrew מַתִּתְיָהוּ (mattiṯyāhū). Doublet of Matthew.
How popular is Mateo?
Since 1880, 85 girls and 126,693 boys in the U.S. have been named Mateo (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #6579 in 2023. Its highest rank for boys was #6 in 2023. In 2025 it ranked #8 for boys, with 11,057 babies given the name.
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Sibling name ideas for Mateo
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Mateo FAQ
What does the name Mateo mean?
A male given name from Spanish. From Spanish Mateo, from Latin Matthaeus, from Ancient Greek Ματθαῖος (Matthaîos), from Hebrew מַתִּתְיָהוּ (mattiṯyāhū). Doublet of Matthew.
What is the origin of the name Mateo?
Mateo is listed as a name of Spanish origin.
How popular is the name Mateo?
Since 1880, 85 girls and 126,693 boys in the U.S. have been named Mateo (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #6579 in 2023. Its highest rank for boys was #6 in 2023. In 2025 it ranked #8 for boys, with 11,057 babies given the name.
Is Mateo a boy or girl name?
Mateo is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 85 girls and 126,693 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.