Boy · #2,719 in 2026

Mattheo

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".

Current Rank
#2,719
Peak Rank
#2,719 (2026)
Total Babies
358
5-Yr Trend
+158%
2009
First Year
2026
Last Year
2026
Peak Year
#2719
Peak Rank
358
Total Count
18
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Mattheo

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".

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The Story of Mattheo

Mattheo first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2009, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 48 Mattheos were born — ranking #2,719 that year. As of 2026, Mattheo ranks #2,719 for baby boys with 48 births, rising sharply (+158% over the past five years). In total, more than 358 Mattheos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Mattheo

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mattheo

What does the name Mattheo 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".
How popular is Mattheo in 2026?
In 2026, Mattheo ranks #2,719 among boys' names in the U.S., with 48 babies given the name that year.
When was Mattheo most popular?
Mattheo reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #2,719 that year with 48 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Mattheo most popular?
Mattheo has historically been most popular in Florida, California, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Mattheo.
Is Mattheo a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Mattheo is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Mattheo?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Mattheo include Tedford, Deuel, Dizzy. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Mattheo

Mattheo is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2009 and has accumulated 358 births in the dataset. Mattheo's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #2,719. Use the chart and map above to compare Mattheo's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . 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 (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

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.