Matteo vs Jacob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matteo

Boy #138 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew via Italian

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Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Matteo Rank #138

Jacob Rank #41

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #138 for Matteo.

Is Matteo or Jacob more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Matteo at #138 in the United States.

What do Matteo and Jacob mean?

Matteo means "gift of God" (Hebrew via Italian origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Matteo and Jacob boy or girl names?

Matteo is primarily a boy name. Jacob is primarily a boy name.