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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Gift of God — the Spanish form of Matthew
- Origin
- Spanish (from Hebrew Mattityahu, via Greek/Latin Matthaeus)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- mah-TAY-oh
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
mah-TAY-ohIPA /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.
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FAQ
What does the name Mateo mean?
Gift of God — the Spanish form of Matthew. (Source: Wiktionary)
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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