#1382024 rank
2024peak year
26,443babies named Matteo since 1880
▲ +19%5-year trend
Matteo popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Matteo mean?
The Italian form of Matthew, from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God'. A warm Italian favorite now welcomed worldwide, especially in its Mateo spelling.
OriginItalian
Syllables2
Genderboy
Styleclassic, vintage
Names like Matteo
Same era, same vibe — if you like Matteo, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Matteos
- Matteo Berrettini, tennis player
Spellings & variants
MateoMateus
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