Jose vs Matteo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jose

Boy #91 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will increase"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Portuguese Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#91
Total SSA Count
3,768
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pepe, Che, Joe

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Jose Rank #91
Matteo Rank #138

Jose is more popular, ranked #91 vs #138 for Matteo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jose ___

  • Jose Luis
  • Jose Antonio
  • Jose Miguel
  • Jose Angel
  • Jose Carlos
  • Jose Manuel

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 Jose

Maria Carmen Luis Carlos Sofia

If you choose Matteo

Luca Leonardo Sofia Valentina Isabella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jose or Matteo more popular?

Jose is more popular, ranked #91 compared to Matteo at #138 in the United States.

What do Jose and Matteo mean?

Jose means "God will increase" (Hebrew via Latin origin). Matteo means "gift of God" (Hebrew via Italian origin).

Are Jose and Matteo boy or girl names?

Jose is primarily a boy name. Matteo is primarily a boy name.

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