Mateo
mah-TAY-oh
Popularity
#14592
Letters
5
Syllables
3
Origin
Spanish
Total Births
115,641
Peak Year
#11,308 in 2024
First Recorded
1904
Style
Spiritual & Biblical, Modern & Trendy
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Mateo is a Spanish and Italian variant of Matthew, which is of Hebrew origin, meaning "gift of God".
Numerology
The Seeker
Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.
Famous Namesakes
Mateo Kovacic
Croatian professional footballer.
Mateo Arias
American actor and musician.
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