Mateo vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mateo

Boy #7 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#7
Total SSA Count
11,302
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Teo, Matt, Matteo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mateo Rank #7
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #7 for Mateo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mateo ___

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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mateo

Isabella Camila Sofia Luna Diego

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mateo or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Mateo at #7 in the United States.

What do Mateo and Theodore mean?

Mateo means "gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Mateo and Theodore boy or girl names?

Mateo is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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