Mateo vs Leo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mateo

Boy #7 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #24 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion-hearted, brave"

Origin: Latin

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Mateo Rank #7

Leo Rank #24

Mateo is more popular, ranked #7 vs #24 for Leo.

Is Mateo or Leo more popular?

Mateo is more popular, ranked #7 compared to Leo at #24 in the United States.

What do Mateo and Leo mean?

Mateo means "gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Leo means "lion-hearted, brave" (Latin origin).

Are Mateo and Leo boy or girl names?

Mateo is primarily a boy name. Leo is primarily a boy name.