Mateo

Meaning of Mateo

Mateo means "Gift of God."

Mateo has Spanish roots — browse every Spanish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Mateo

Mateo has held fairly steady, sitting around #8 in 2025 after peaking at #6 in 2023.

Notable people named Mateo

• Mateo Messi
  Son of Lionel Messi
• Mateo Kovacic
  Croatian soccer player
• Mateo Arias
  American actor
• Mateo Musacchio
  Argentine soccer player
• Mateo Falcone
  Short story by Mérimée

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Questions about the name Mateo

What does the name Mateo mean?

Mateo means mateo means "gift of god.", and it comes from Spanish origins.

Is Mateo a boy's or a girl's name?

Mateo is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Mateo?

In 2025, Mateo ranked #8 for boys, down from #7 the year before.

When was Mateo most popular?

Mateo peaked at #6 in 2023.