Countries
15
Mateo Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity
Mateo is a popular boy name in 15 countries. Explore pronunciation, meanings, origins, and where this name appears most often.
Name Overview
Mateo is mostly used as a boy name in this dataset. Its best observed rank is #1, with an average rank of 2.7 across 15 ranked entries.
Mateo is associated with origins such as Hebrew and Spanish and meanings such as gift of God.
Mateo appears across 15 countries, especially in South America, North America, and Europe, including Bolivia, Chile, and Panama.
Common forms and related variants include Matías, Matteo, and Matthew.
Pronunciation references include mah-TEH-oh, MAT-eoh, IPA maˈteo, and IPA matěo.
Best rank
#1
Used as
boy
Main origins
Hebrew, Spanish
Origins: Hebrew, Spanish
Common meanings: Derived from the Hebrew 'Matthityahu,' meaning 'gift of Yahweh.' It is a timeless and beloved name in the Spanish-speaking world.
Pronunciation samples: mah-TEH-oh, MAT-eoh | IPA: maˈteo, matěo
Variants and aliases: Matías, Matteo, Matthew
Regional Usage Summary
South America
North America
Europe
Central America