Mateo is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1202 in 2001 with 12 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 328 births ranking #160. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 300.0%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 23,985 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.