Matteo vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matteo

Boy #138 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew via Italian

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#138
Total SSA Count
2,582
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Matt, Teo

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Matteo Rank #138
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #138 for Matteo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Matteo ___

  • Matteo James
  • Matteo Giovanni
  • Matteo Luca
  • Matteo Rafael
  • Matteo Alessandro
  • Matteo Enzo

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 Matteo

Luca Leonardo Sofia Valentina Isabella

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matteo or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Matteo at #138 in the United States.

What do Matteo and Theodore mean?

Matteo means "gift of God" (Hebrew via Italian origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Matteo and Theodore boy or girl names?

Matteo is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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