Matteo vs Max

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matteo

Boy #138 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew via Italian

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Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Matteo Rank #138

Max Rank #175

Matteo is more popular, ranked #138 vs #175 for Max.

Is Matteo or Max more popular?

Matteo is more popular, ranked #138 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Matteo and Max mean?

Matteo means "gift of God" (Hebrew via Italian origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Matteo and Max boy or girl names?

Matteo is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.