Matteo

At a Glance: Name: Matteo – Meaning: gift of God — the Italian form of Matthew – Origin: Italian – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: muh-TAY-o

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Matteo is the Italian form of Matthew, and it means "gift of God." It's pronounced muh-TAY-o, and it reads as a classic, worldly name that still feels timeless. If you're drawn to a boy's name with Italian roots and a familiar meaning behind it, Matteo fits.

Meaning & Origin of Matteo

Meaning: Gift of God — the Italian form of Matthew.

Origin: Italian.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Matteo

Phonetic: muh-TAY-o   IPA: /məˈteɪoʊ/

Popularity of Matteo

Matteo ranked #138 in the U.S. in 2024, with 2,582 babies given the name that year. That's also its highest rank in the Social Security records, which run from 1911 to 2024, so it's at its most popular right now.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1911–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Matteo mean?

Gift of God — the Italian form of Matthew. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Matteo)

How do you pronounce Matteo?

Matteo is pronounced muh-TAY-o (IPA: /məˈteɪoʊ/).

Is Matteo a popular name right now?

Matteo is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #138 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1911–2024.)

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