Mateo
gift of God
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Religion
- Catholic
- Gender
- Boy
- Country
- Spain
- Pronunciation
- mah-TAY-oh
- Popularity
- rising
Common nicknames
Teo
About the name Mateo
Mateo is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "gift of God". It is most commonly used in Catholic families and is especially popular in Spain.
Mateo is the Spanish and Italian form of Matthew. It has been one of the fastest-rising boy names in the US over the last decade, jumping from outside the top 300 in 2000 to inside the top 15 today. Growth is driven both by Latino families and by non-Hispanic parents drawn to its warm, easy sound.
Popularity trend: Mateo has been gaining ground with parents in recent years.
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Frequently asked about Mateo
- What does the name Mateo mean?
- Mateo means "gift of God". It's a boy name of Hebrew origin, most commonly used in Catholic families and popular in Spain.
- Where does the name Mateo come from?
- Mateo originates from Hebrew. On Babbloom it's classified in the Catholic naming tradition.
- Is Mateo a boy or girl name?
- Mateo is a boy name.