Mateo is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #269 in 2019 with 180 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 328 births ranking #160. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 5,900.0%. In 2019, approximately 1 in every 1,688 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.