Matteo
mah-TAY-oh /mɑːˈteɪ.oʊ/
Meaning of Matteo
Matteo is the Italian form of Matthew, from the Hebrew מַתִּתְיָהוּ (Mattityahu): mattat ('gift') + yahu (a short form of the Tetragrammaton). Matteo is the Italian spelling; Mateo is the Spanish; Matthew is the English; Matthias/Mathias is the German/Greek form — all the same name in different regional clothing. The Italian form has crossed into English-language use with increasing frequency in the 2000s.
How to pronounce Matteo
In Italian: mat-TE-o (stress on second syllable, tt doubled and sharp).
Current popularity of Matteo
Rankings from the most recent fully-published year in each national registry. Source links at the foot of the page.
| Registry | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Italy (ISTAT) | 2024 | #5 |
| United States (SSA) | 2024 | #340 |
Notable bearers of Matteo
Saint Matthew the Evangelist; Matteo Ricci (Jesuit missionary, 1552–1610); Matteo Garrone (filmmaker).
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Last reviewed: 2026-05-31