Mateus vs Nino

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

All Clear

Nino

Boy #3,132 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious (short for Giovanni)"

Origin: Italian/Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Italian Georgian Spanish Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,132
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Mateus Rank #3,014
Nino Rank #3,132

Mateus is more popular, ranked #3014 vs #3132 for Nino.

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

Nino ___

  • Nino Carlo
  • Nino Marco
  • Nino Luca
  • Nino Rafael
  • Nino Stefano
  • Nino Emilio

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mateus

Isabella Lucas Valentina Pedro Sofia

If you choose Nino

Marco Luca Sofia Giulia Enzo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mateus or Nino more popular?

Mateus is more popular, ranked #3014 compared to Nino at #3132 in the United States.

What do Mateus and Nino mean?

Mateus means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Nino means "God is gracious (short for Giovanni)" (Italian/Hebrew origin).

Are Mateus and Nino boy or girl names?

Mateus is primarily a boy name. Nino is primarily a boy name.

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