Jack vs Matteo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jack

Boy #15 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#15
Total SSA Count
8,434
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jackie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Jack Rank #15
Matteo Rank #138

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 vs #138 for Matteo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jack ___

  • Jack Henry
  • Jack Thomas
  • Jack William
  • Jack Oliver
  • Jack James
  • Jack Edward

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 Jack

Charlie Lily Oliver Sophie Harry

If you choose Matteo

Luca Leonardo Sofia Valentina Isabella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jack or Matteo more popular?

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 compared to Matteo at #138 in the United States.

What do Jack and Matteo mean?

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

Are Jack and Matteo boy or girl names?

Jack is primarily a boy name. Matteo is primarily a boy name.

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