Matthew vs Mateo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Boy #7 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

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Matthew Rank #33

Mateo Rank #7

Mateo is more popular, ranked #7 vs #33 for Matthew.

Is Matthew or Mateo more popular?

Mateo is more popular, ranked #7 compared to Matthew at #33 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Mateo mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Mateo means "gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Matthew and Mateo boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Mateo is primarily a boy name.