Baltazar vs Mateus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Baltazar

Boy #2,938 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"may God protect the king"

Origin: Akkadian/Babylonian

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Eastern European Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,938
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Balti, Balta, Tazar

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Mateus

Boy #3,014 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Portuguese Brazilian Czech Slovak

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,014
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mat, Teus

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Popularity Comparison

Baltazar Rank #2,938
Mateus Rank #3,014

Baltazar is more popular, ranked #2938 vs #3014 for Mateus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Baltazar ___

  • Baltazar Antonio
  • Baltazar Luis
  • Baltazar Eduardo
  • Baltazar Rafael
  • Baltazar Manuel
  • Baltazar Gabriel

Mateus ___

  • Mateus Gabriel
  • Mateus Alexandre
  • Mateus Lucas
  • Mateus Rafael
  • Mateus Paulo
  • Mateus Henrique

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Baltazar

Rodrigo Valentina Emilio Catalina Ignacio

If you choose Mateus

Isabella Lucas Valentina Pedro Sofia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baltazar or Mateus more popular?

Baltazar is more popular, ranked #2938 compared to Mateus at #3014 in the United States.

What do Baltazar and Mateus mean?

Baltazar means "may God protect the king" (Akkadian/Babylonian origin). Mateus means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Baltazar and Mateus boy or girl names?

Baltazar is primarily a boy name. Mateus is primarily a boy name.

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