Matteo vs Thiago

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

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Thiago

Boy #55 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Brazilian Portuguese Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#55
Total SSA Count
5,289
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tiago, Iago

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Matteo Rank #138
Thiago Rank #55

Thiago is more popular, ranked #55 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

Thiago ___

  • Thiago Antonio
  • Thiago Eduardo
  • Thiago Luis
  • Thiago Carlos
  • Thiago Miguel
  • Thiago Fernando

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Matteo

Luca Leonardo Sofia Valentina Isabella

If you choose Thiago

Valentina Sofia Lucas Gabriel Isabella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matteo or Thiago more popular?

Thiago is more popular, ranked #55 compared to Matteo at #138 in the United States.

What do Matteo and Thiago mean?

Matteo means "gift of God" (Hebrew via Italian origin). Thiago means "supplanter" (Hebrew origin).

Are Matteo and Thiago boy or girl names?

Matteo is primarily a boy name. Thiago is primarily a boy name.

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