Juan vs Mateo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Juan

Boy #137 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#137
Total SSA Count
2,601
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Juanito

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Juan Rank #137
Mateo Rank #7

Mateo is more popular, ranked #7 vs #137 for Juan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Juan ___

  • Juan Carlos
  • Juan Miguel
  • Juan Antonio
  • Juan Pablo
  • Juan Andres
  • Juan Fernando

Mateo ___

  • Mateo James
  • Mateo Alexander
  • Mateo Thomas
  • Mateo Gabriel
  • Mateo Luis
  • Mateo Antonio

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Juan

Miguel Carlos Diego Sofia Isabella

If you choose Mateo

Isabella Camila Sofia Luna Diego

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Juan or Mateo more popular?

Mateo is more popular, ranked #7 compared to Juan at #137 in the United States.

What do Juan and Mateo mean?

Juan means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin). Mateo means "gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Juan and Mateo boy or girl names?

Juan is primarily a boy name. Mateo is primarily a boy name.

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