Mateo

At a Glance: Name: Mateo – Meaning: gift of God — the Spanish form of Matthew – Origin: Spanish (from Hebrew Mattityahu, via Greek/Latin Matthaeus) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: mah-TAY-oh

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Mateo is the Spanish form of Matthew, carrying the meaning "gift of God" through a path that runs from Hebrew Mattityahu, through Greek and Latin Matthaeus, into its Spanish form. It's pronounced mah-TAY-oh, with the emphasis landing on that middle syllable. It's a name with roots that stretch across languages, paired with a long, steady history in use.

Meaning & Origin of Mateo

Meaning: Gift of god — the spanish form of matthew.

Origin: Spanish (from Hebrew Mattityahu, via Greek/Latin Matthaeus).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Mateo

Phonetic: mah-TAY-oh   IPA: /mɑːˈteɪoʊ/

Popularity of Mateo

In 2024, Mateo ranked #7 among boy names, given to 11,302 babies — just one spot off its peak of #6 in 2023, when 11,279 boys were named Mateo.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1904–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Mateo mean?

Gift of god — the spanish form of matthew. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Mateo)

How do you pronounce Mateo?

Mateo is pronounced mah-TAY-oh (IPA: /mɑːˈteɪoʊ/).

Is Mateo a popular name right now?

Mateo peaked at #6 in 2023 and is ranked #7 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1904–2024.)

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