Matteo vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matteo

Boy #138 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew via Italian

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Matteo Rank #138

Paul Rank #264

Matteo is more popular, ranked #138 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Matteo or Paul more popular?

Matteo is more popular, ranked #138 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Matteo and Paul mean?

Matteo means "gift of God" (Hebrew via Italian origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Matteo and Paul boy or girl names?

Matteo is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.