Matteo vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matteo

Boy #138 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew via Italian

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Matteo Rank #138

Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #138 for Matteo.

Is Matteo or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Matteo at #138 in the United States.

What do Matteo and Nicholas mean?

Matteo means "gift of God" (Hebrew via Italian origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Matteo and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Matteo is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.