Mateo
ma-TAY-oh /maˈteɪ.oʊ/
Meaning of Mateo
Mateo is the Spanish form of Matthew, from the Hebrew מַתִּתְיָהוּ (Mattityahu): mattat ('gift') + yahu (a short form of the Tetragrammaton). The Spanish form has crossed into mainstream English-American use through Latin American naming influence over the past two decades.
How to pronounce Mateo
In Spanish, the stress is on the second syllable: ma-TE-o. English speakers sometimes shift it to MA-tee-oh.
Current popularity of Mateo
Rankings from the most recent fully-published year in each national registry. Source links at the foot of the page.
| Registry | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States (SSA) | 2024 | #9 |
| Spain (INE) | 2024 | #1 |
| Mexico (INEGI) | 2024 | #1 |
Notable bearers of Mateo
Saint Matthew the Evangelist; Mateo Falcone (Mérimée).
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Sources
- https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/
- https://www.ine.es/dyngs/INEbase/es/operacion.htm?c=Estadistica_C&cid=1254736177009
Last reviewed: 2026-05-31