Cruz vs Matteo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cruz

Boy #302 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American American Portuguese Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#302
Total SSA Count
1,110
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cruzy, Cru

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Matteo

Boy #138 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew via Italian

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#138
Total SSA Count
2,582
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Matt, Teo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cruz Rank #302
Matteo Rank #138

Matteo is more popular, ranked #138 vs #302 for Cruz.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cruz ___

  • Cruz Cruz Miguel
  • Cruz Cruz Antonio
  • Cruz Cruz Rafael
  • Cruz Cruz Sebastian
  • Cruz Cruz Emmanuel

Matteo ___

  • Matteo James
  • Matteo Giovanni
  • Matteo Luca
  • Matteo Rafael
  • Matteo Alessandro
  • Matteo Enzo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cruz

Diego Mateo Santiago Isabella Valentina

If you choose Matteo

Luca Leonardo Sofia Valentina Isabella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cruz or Matteo more popular?

Matteo is more popular, ranked #138 compared to Cruz at #302 in the United States.

What do Cruz and Matteo mean?

Matteo means "gift of God" (Hebrew via Italian origin).

Are Cruz and Matteo boy or girl names?

Cruz is primarily a boy name. Matteo is primarily a boy name.

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