Matteo vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matteo

Boy #138 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew via Italian

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Matteo Rank #138

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #138 for Matteo.

Is Matteo or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Matteo at #138 in the United States.

What do Matteo and John mean?

Matteo means "gift of God" (Hebrew via Italian origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Matteo and John boy or girl names?

Matteo is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.