Mateus
muh-TAY-oos
Popularity
#3019
Letters
6
Syllables
3
Origin
English
Total Births
948
Peak Year
#52 in 2007
First Recorded
1994
Style
Spiritual & Biblical, Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Mateus is the Portuguese and Galician form of Matthew, which is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'gift of God'.
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Mateus Vital
Brazilian professional footballer.
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