NAME PROFILE
Mateo
Mateo is a Spanish form of the name Matthew, meaning 'gift of God' or 'God's gift.' It reflects qualities of warmth, generosity, and kindness, often associated with a person who is nurturing and supportive, bringing joy to those around him.
Key Stats
| Total births | 126,778 |
| Gender | Male (98% / 2%) |
| Peak year | 2024 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1912 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 38%CA — 23%FL — 13%NY — 12%IL — 12%
Notable People
Mateo Kovačić (Footballer, Chelsea FC) · Mateo Messina (Composer, *The Hunger Games* series) · Mateo Askaripour (Author, *Black Buck*) · Mateo, the character from *The Fault in Our Stars* (Novel by John Green) · Mateo, a character from *The Last of Us* (Video Game)
Nicknames & Diminutives
TeoMat
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