Matteo
mah-TEH-oh
Popularity
#138
Letters
6
Syllables
3
Origin
Italian
Total Births
31,026
Peak Year
#2,582 in 2024
First Recorded
1911
Style
Classic & Timeless, Spiritual & Biblical
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Matteo is the Italian form of Matthew, meaning "gift of God" from the Hebrew name Mattityahu.
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Matteo Renzi
Italian politician, former Prime Minister of Italy.
Matteo Bocelli
Italian opera singer and son of Andrea Bocelli.
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