Mateo

Pronunciation: [ m-aht-AY-oh ]

Girl Name #26,170 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Mateo is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-aht-AY-oh.

Parents who love the name Mateo often also consider Mary, Margaret, Martha .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #26,170
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Mat May Matie

Also a Boy Name

Mateo is also used as a boy name, ranked #7.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mateo

Is Mateo a boy or girl name?

Mateo is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #26170. As a boy name, it is ranked #7. Mateo is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Mateo?

Mateo is pronounced m-aht-AY-oh.

How popular is the name Mateo?

Mateo is currently ranked #26170 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Mateo?

Common nicknames for Mateo include Mat, May, and Matie.

Is Mateo a common or rare name?

Mateo is an uncommon name, ranked #26170 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Mateo

Mateo is a girl name .

Is Mateo a boy or girl name? Mateo is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #26,170 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #7. Mateo is more commonly used as a boy name.

Mateo is currently ranked #26,170 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Mateo include Mat, May, and Matie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.