Mateus vs Theodore

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
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Popularity Comparison

Mateus Rank #3,014
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3014 for Mateus.

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

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 Mateus

Isabella Lucas Valentina Pedro Sofia

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mateus or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Mateus at #3014 in the United States.

What do Mateus and Theodore mean?

Mateus means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Mateus and Theodore boy or girl names?

Mateus is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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