Mateus vs Mattheo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Mattheo

Boy #3,017 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,017
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Matt, Theo, Mattie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mateus Rank #3,014
Mattheo Rank #3,017

Mateus is more popular, ranked #3014 vs #3017 for Mattheo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mateus ___

  • Mateus Gabriel
  • Mateus Alexandre
  • Mateus Lucas
  • Mateus Rafael
  • Mateus Paulo
  • Mateus Henrique

Mattheo ___

  • Mattheo James
  • Mattheo Alexander
  • Mattheo Luke
  • Mattheo Cruz
  • Mattheo Antonio
  • Mattheo Gabriel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mateus

Isabella Lucas Valentina Pedro Sofia

If you choose Mattheo

Sofia Elena Isabella Luca Marco

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mateus or Mattheo more popular?

Mateus is more popular, ranked #3014 compared to Mattheo at #3017 in the United States.

What do Mateus and Mattheo mean?

Mateus means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Mattheo means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mateus and Mattheo boy or girl names?

Mateus is primarily a boy name. Mattheo is primarily a boy name.

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