Mateo is a highly popular boys' name in United States, ranking #26 in 2019 with 9,019 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 11,302 births ranking #7. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 3,804.3%. In 2019, approximately 1 in every 199 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.