Matheu
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Matheu first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 214 babies have been named Matheu in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Matheu is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,276 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #21,276
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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English origin
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Irish/Welsh origin
"prince, chieftain"
#21,088 in US
Old High German origin
"noble kind, of noble birth"
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Albanian origin
"dawn, daybreak"
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Greek via Latin origin
"variant of Denis, of Dionysus"
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Yoruba origin
"happiness returns"
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About the Name Matheu
Matheu is a boy name .
Matheu is currently ranked #21,276 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Matheu include Mat, May, Matie, and Mathie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Matheu include Mathias, Matheo, Mathew, Matheus, Mathis . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis