Matteson
Pronunciation: [ m-AT-ihs-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Matteson first appeared in US Social Security records in 1988.
Over 10 babies have been named Matteson in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Matteson is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #36,608 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #36,608
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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"Creative modern name; heart-centered"
#36,679 in US
Old French origin
"basket-maker"
#36,795 in US
Old Irish ruadh (red) + rí (king) origin
"red king, red-haired ruler"
#36,696 in US
Old English origin
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#36,675 in US
#36,460 in US
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#36,653 in US
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About the Name Matteson
Matteson is a boy name .
Is Matteson a boy or girl name? Matteson is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #36,608 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #53,877. Matteson is more commonly used as a boy name.
Matteson is currently ranked #36,608 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Matteson include Mat, Matt, Matty, Mattie, Matte, Mattey, Matteie, Son, Sony, Sonie, May, and Maie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Matteson include Matthew, Matteo, Matthias, Mattias, Matt . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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