Matteo vs Leo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matteo

Boy #138 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew via Italian

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Boy #24 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion-hearted, brave"

Origin: Latin

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Matteo Rank #138

Leo Rank #24

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 vs #138 for Matteo.

Is Matteo or Leo more popular?

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 compared to Matteo at #138 in the United States.

What do Matteo and Leo mean?

Matteo means "gift of God" (Hebrew via Italian origin). Leo means "lion-hearted, brave" (Latin origin).

Are Matteo and Leo boy or girl names?

Matteo is primarily a boy name. Leo is primarily a boy name.