Jacinto vs Mateus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jacinto

Boy #2,831 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"hyacinth flower"

Origin: Greek via Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,831
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jaci, Cinto

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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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Jacinto Rank #2,831
Mateus Rank #3,014

Jacinto is more popular, ranked #2831 vs #3014 for Mateus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jacinto ___

  • Jacinto Miguel
  • Jacinto Antonio
  • Jacinto Luis
  • Jacinto Carlos
  • Jacinto Rafael
  • Jacinto Eduardo

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 Jacinto

Diego Mateo Pablo Sofia Isabella

If you choose Mateus

Isabella Lucas Valentina Pedro Sofia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jacinto or Mateus more popular?

Jacinto is more popular, ranked #2831 compared to Mateus at #3014 in the United States.

What do Jacinto and Mateus mean?

Jacinto means "hyacinth flower" (Greek via Spanish origin). Mateus means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jacinto and Mateus boy or girl names?

Jacinto is primarily a boy name. Mateus is primarily a boy name.

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