Mateo is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #2863 in 1996 with 3 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 328 births ranking #160. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 106,171 boys born was named Mateo. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Mateo is a lively international favourite from the Matthew family and means gift of God. It feels warm, bright, and very easy to picture on a child or an adult.
The name has long-standing use in Spanish-speaking countries and has become increasingly popular far beyond them. Its rise reflects the appeal of traditional roots in a more modern-sounding shape.