Rising since 2014, #6,446 for boys today.
Popularity of Mataeo since 1997
Babies named Mataeo per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 17 |
| 2000s | 39 |
| 2010s | 18 |
| 2020s | 47 |
Meaning & origin
Mataeo is a modern spelling variant of the classic Italian name Matteo, which itself comes from the Hebrew Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of God.' First recorded in the United States in 1997, Mataeo has been rising in popularity, especially since 2014. As of 2025, it reached its peak rank of 6,446th, with about 1 in every 131,390 newborn boys receiving the name. While not consistently appearing in any single state's top names, Mataeo's trajectory suggests steady, if niche, growth among parents attracted to its melodic Italianate sound.
Mataeo is a variant of Matteo, the Italian form of Matthew, which derives from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of God.' The name came into use in Italy and Spain through Christian tradition, honoring the apostle and evangelist Matthew. As a less common spelling variant, Mataeo has seen modest use in the United States since the late 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Matt, Teo
Sibling names for Mataeo
Names that share Mataeo's style, for a brother or sister.
