Matteo vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matteo

Boy #138 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew via Italian

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Matteo Rank #138

Alex Rank #205

Matteo is more popular, ranked #138 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Matteo or Alex more popular?

Matteo is more popular, ranked #138 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Matteo and Alex mean?

Matteo means "gift of God" (Hebrew via Italian origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Matteo and Alex boy or girl names?

Matteo is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.