Lio vs Mateus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lio

Boy #2,871 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Portuguese Spanish Italian French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,871
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Li

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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

Lio Rank #2,871
Mateus Rank #3,014

Lio is more popular, ranked #2871 vs #3014 for Mateus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lio ___

  • Lio James
  • Lio Alexander
  • Lio Finn
  • Lio Max
  • Lio Oliver
  • Lio Elliot

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 Lio

Mia Zara Felix Hugo Mateo

If you choose Mateus

Isabella Lucas Valentina Pedro Sofia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lio or Mateus more popular?

Lio is more popular, ranked #2871 compared to Mateus at #3014 in the United States.

What do Lio and Mateus mean?

Lio means "lion" (Latin origin). Mateus means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lio and Mateus boy or girl names?

Lio is primarily a boy name. Mateus is primarily a boy name.

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