What is the origin of the name Matteus?

Matteus is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Matteus?

Matteus is currently ranked #8087 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Matteus?

Matteus is pronounced mah-TEH-oos.

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Matteus

mah-TEH-oos

Popularity

#8087

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

215

Peak Year

#16 in 2007

First Recorded

1999

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variant spelling of Mateus or Matthew, originating from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of God'.

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Numerology

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Nicknames

Mat Teus

Spelling Variations

Mateus Matteo Matthew

Similar Names

Matthew Matthias Matias Mateo

Personality Traits

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