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2014

First Year

2023

Last Year

2023

Peak Year

#13455

Peak Rank

16

Total Count

3

Years Active

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## Meaning & Origin of Matteo

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures. 

Matteo is the Italian form of the given name Matthew. Another form is Mattia. The Hebrew meaning of Matteo is "gift of god". Matteo can also be used as a patronymic surname, often in the forms of de Matteo, De Matteo or DeMatteo, meaning "\[descendant\] of Matteo".

Source: [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matteo) (CC BY-SA 3.0). [Read more → ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matteo)

### Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

* Italian
* French

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## The Story of Matteo

The earliest SSA record of Matteo as a baby boy name dates back to 1911, when 5 babies received it. 2026 was its biggest year on record, with 2,599 newborns named Matteo — #137 in the national rankings. The 2020s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 47% of all recorded Matteos. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #137 among baby boy names with 2,599 births, gradually rising (+13%). In total, more than 36K Matteos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

## Popularity by State

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## Names that sound like Matteo

Phonetically similar names — useful when Matteo is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* [Mateo](/mateo)
* Motto
* Moto
* [Mato](/mato)
* [Matai](/matai)
* [Mateos](/mateos)
* [Mata](/mata)
* Matza
* Matzo
* [Mati](/mati)
* [Madia](/madia)
* [Matti](/matti)

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Matteo

What does the name Matteo mean?

Matteo is the Italian form of the given name Matthew. Another form is Mattia. The Hebrew meaning of Matteo is "gift of god". Matteo can also be used as a patronymic surname, often in the forms of de Matteo, De Matteo or DeMatteo, meaning "\[descendant\] of Matteo".

What is the origin of the name Matteo?

Matteo has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: Italian, French.

How popular is Matteo in 2026?

In 2026, Matteo ranks #137 among boys' names in the U.S., with 2,599 babies given the name that year.

When was Matteo most popular?

Matteo reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #137 that year with 2,599 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Matteo most popular?

Matteo has historically been most popular in Puerto Rico, New Mexico, Nevada. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Matteo.

Is Matteo a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Matteo is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Matteo?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Matteo include Felix, Mckinley, Dick. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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## About the name Matteo 

Matteo is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1911 and has accumulated 36K births in the dataset. Matteo's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #137\. Use the chart and map above to compare Matteo's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)
* [ Names of the 2020s → ](/decade/2020s)
* [ Names starting with "M" → ](/letter/m)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
* Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.