Matteus
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Matteus first appeared in US Social Security records in 1999.
Over 215 babies have been named Matteus in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Matteus is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #8,173 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,173
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Matteus
Matteus is a boy name .
Matteus is currently ranked #8,173 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Matteus include Mat, Matt, Matty, Mattie, Eus, Eusy, Eusie, May, Maie, and Matkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Matteus 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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