Mato
Pronunciation: [ m-AHT-oh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Mato first appeared in US Social Security records in 2001.
Over 74 babies have been named Mato in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mato is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #12,526 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,526
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Greek via American English origin
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