Mateo

Rank 11th Boy Name πŸ”₯ Popular

In 2022, the name Mateo was 11th most popular baby name for boys and 19th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 10,321 babies were named Mateo in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 326 babies in the United States were named Mateo. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 8.8% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Mateo is around 8 to 9 years old.

The name "Mateo" is very common.

Nicknames for Mateo include Matt and Teo.

Mateo Meaning & Origin

Mateo is a Spanish name that means "gift of God," evoking a sense of divinity, grace, and blessing.

The name Mateo is described as charming, adventurous and warm-hearted.

Pronunciation

Mateo is pronounced muh-tey-oh in English. The name Mateo has 5 letters and 3 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Mateo

  • The name Mateo is used in over 30 languages around the world, and in many of them it is spelled exactly the same way, making it a truly international name.

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Geography

Where is the name Mateo most popular!? Popularity can vary a lot between regions. This map shows the relative popularity of a name in each state.

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