Mateus vs Zacarias

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

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Zacarias

Boy #2,916 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God has remembered"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,916
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Zac, Carias, Zachi

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Popularity Comparison

Mateus Rank #3,014
Zacarias Rank #2,916

Zacarias is more popular, ranked #2916 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

Zacarias ___

  • Zacarias David
  • Zacarias Miguel
  • Zacarias Antonio
  • Zacarias Emmanuel
  • Zacarias Rafael
  • Zacarias Sebastian

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mateus

Isabella Lucas Valentina Pedro Sofia

If you choose Zacarias

Ezequiel Eliseo Malaquias Hadassah Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mateus or Zacarias more popular?

Zacarias is more popular, ranked #2916 compared to Mateus at #3014 in the United States.

What do Mateus and Zacarias mean?

Mateus means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Zacarias means "God has remembered" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mateus and Zacarias boy or girl names?

Mateus is primarily a boy name. Zacarias is primarily a boy name.

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