Matteo vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matteo

Boy #138 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew via Italian

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Matteo Rank #138

River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #138 for Matteo.

Is Matteo or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Matteo at #138 in the United States.

What do Matteo and River mean?

Matteo means "gift of God" (Hebrew via Italian origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Matteo and River boy or girl names?

Matteo is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.