Matteo Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The name Matteo has several variations in other languages, including Matias (Spanish), Matthieu (French), and Matthias (German)

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A Deep Dive

Matteo Overview

Meaning

Gift of God

Gender

Boy

Origin

Italian, Hebrew

Etymology

Matteo is the Italian form of Matthew, derived from the Hebrew name “Mattityahu,” meaning “gift of God.” Over time, it evolved through Greek “Matthaios” to Latin “Matthaeus” before becoming Matteo in Italian.

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/məˈteɪ.oʊ/

Popularity

Matteo is widely used in Italy, Spain, and various European countries. Matteo ranked #144 among boys’ names in the United States in 2023, reflecting its rising popularity​.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

2 (Cooperative, Adaptable, Considerate)

Name Styles

Exotic, Religious and Spiritual, Classic, Unique

Associated Traits

Creative, reliable, kind, thoughtful

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Matteo is associated with Saint Matthew, one of the twelve apostles and the author of the first Gospel in the New Testament.

Name Day

September 21st (Feast of Saint Matthew)
A Deep Dive

Matteo Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Matheus, Mateusz, Matias, Mateo, Mathias

Common Nicknames

Matt, Teo, Matty

Diminutives

Mattie, Mat, Teo

Famous People

  • Matteo Renzi
    (Italian Politician)
  • Matteo Salvini
    (Italian Politician)
  • Matteo Garrone
    (Italian Director)
  • Matteo Bocelli
    (Italian Singer)
  • Matteo Berrettini
    (Italian Tennis Player)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Matteo Balsano
    ("Soy Luna," TV Series)
  • "Matteo's Dream"
    (Novel)
  • Matteo Ricci
    ("The Memory Palace," Book)
  • Matteo
    ("The Secret of Matteo," Film)

Places

  • San Matteo Church
    (Genoa, Italy)
  • Matteo Ricci College
    (Seattle, Washington, USA)
  • San Matteo degli Armeni
    (Perugia, Italy)
  • Policlinico San Matteo Hospital
    (Pavia, Italy)

What Is the Meaning of Matteo?

Matteo means “gift of God.” Often associated with kindness and a generous spirit, those named Matteo are seen as dependable and compassionate individuals.

What Is the Origin of The Name Matteo?

Matteo has Italian origins, derived from the Hebrew name “Mattityahu.” The name has been used in Italy for centuries and has spread to other countries, particularly in Europe.

Matteo Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Matteo in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#1652021#1842022#1442023
Top 3 Rankings#1442023#1652021#1692016

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Matteo

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023144
(+40 from 2022)
2503
(+460 from 2022)
0.13669
2022184
(-19 from 2021)
2043
(-309 from 2021)
0.10908
2021165
(+9 from 2020)
2352
(+135 from 2020)
0.12553
2020174
(+5 from 2019)
2217
(+57 from 2019)
0.11986
2019179
(+17 from 2018)
2160
(+65 from 2018)
0.11240
2018196
(-8 from 2017)
2095
(+15 from 2017)
0.10778
2017188
(-19 from 2016)
2080
(-307 from 2016)
0.10510
2016169
(+22 from 2015)
2387
(+216 from 2015)
0.11784
2015191
(+183 from 2014)
2171
(+1335 from 2014)
0.10619
2014374
(+3 from 2013)
836
(+38 from 2013)
0.04080
2013377
(+33 from 2012)
798
(+91 from 2012)
0.03949
2012410
(-25 from 2011)
707
(-44 from 2011)
0.03484
2011385
(+44 from 2010)
751
(+110 from 2010)
0.03697
2010429
(+26 from 2009)
641
(+41 from 2009)
0.03120
2009455
(+101 from 2008)
600
(+127 from 2008)
0.02829
2008556
(+68 from 2007)
473
(+81 from 2007)
0.02169
2007624
(-2 from 2006)
392
(+11 from 2006)
0.01770
2006622
(+60 from 2005)
381
(+75 from 2005)
0.01738
2005682
(+15 from 2004)
306
(+29 from 2004)
0.01438
2004697
(+41 from 2003)
277
(+33 from 2003)
0.01311
2003738
(+57 from 2002)
244
(+27 from 2002)
0.01161
2002795
(+102 from 2001)
217
(+42 from 2001)
0.01050
2001897
(-7 from 2000)
175
(-1 from 2000)
0.00846
2000890
(+50 from 1999)
176
(+21 from 1999)
0.00843
1999940
(-9 from 1998)
155
(+4 from 1998)
0.00760
1998931
(+223 from 1997)
151
(+45 from 1997)
0.00745
19971154
(+221 from 1996)
106
(+29 from 1996)
0.00531
19961375
(+877 from 1995)
77
(+42 from 1995)
0.00384
19952252
(+96 from 1994)
35
(+2 from 1994)
0.00174
19942348
(-91 from 1993)
33
(-1 from 1993)
0.00162
19932257
(-43 from 1992)
34
No change from 1992
0.00165
19922214
(+392 from 1991)
34
(+8 from 1991)
0.00162
19912606
(+89 from 1990)
26
(+2 from 1990)
0.00123
19902695
(-336 from 1989)
24
(-4 from 1989)
0.00112
19892359
(+239 from 1988)
28
(+6 from 1988)
0.00134
19882598
(+740 from 1987)
22
(+8 from 1987)
0.00110
19873338
(+101 from 1986)
14
(+1 from 1986)
0.00072
19863439
(-1082 from 1985)
13
(-9 from 1985)
0.00068
19852357
(+751 from 1984)
22
(+8 from 1984)
0.00114
19843108
(-36 from 1983)
14
No change from 1983
0.00075
19833072
(+36 from 1982)
14
No change from 1982
0.00075
19823108
(-539 from 1981)
14
(-4 from 1981)
0.00074
19812569
(+396 from 1980)
18
(+3 from 1980)
0.00097
19802965
(+1438 from 1979)
15
(+7 from 1979)
0.00081
19794403
(-1334 from 1978)
8
(-5 from 1978)
0.00045
19783069
(-161 from 1977)
13
(-1 from 1977)
0.00076
19772908
(+186 from 1976)
14
(+2 from 1976)
0.00082
19763094
(+1212 from 1975)
12
(+5 from 1975)
0.00074
19754306
(-1360 from 1974)
7
(-5 from 1974)
0.00043
19742946
(+66 from 1973)
12
(+1 from 1973)
0.00074
19733012
(-688 from 1972)
11
(-5 from 1972)
0.00068
19722324
(+234 from 1971)
16
(+2 from 1971)
0.00096
19712558
(+181 from 1970)
14
(+2 from 1970)
0.00077
19702739
(+575 from 1969)
12
(+4 from 1969)
0.00063
19693314
(-408 from 1968)
8
(-1 from 1968)
0.00044
19682906
(-664 from 1967)
9
(-4 from 1967)
0.00051
19672242
(+1703 from 1966)
13
(+8 from 1966)
0.00073
19663945
(-1768 from 1965)
5
(-9 from 1965)
0.00028
19652177
(+872 from 1964)
14
(+6 from 1964)
0.00074
19643049
(+597 from 1963)
8
(+2 from 1963)
0.00039
19633646
(-1107 from 1961)
6
(-5 from 1961)
0.00029
19620
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19612539
(+1407 from 1958)
11
(+6 from 1958)
0.00051
19600
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19590
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19583946
(+49 from 1957)
5
No change from 1957
0.00023
19573995
(-55 from 1956)
5
No change from 1956
0.00023
19563940
(-434 from 1955)
5
(-1 from 1955)
0.00023
19553506
(+230 from 1952)
6
(+1 from 1952)
0.00029
19540
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19530
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19523736
(-874 from 1944)
5
(-2 from 1944)
0.00025
19510
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19500
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19490
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19480
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19470
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19460
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19450
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19442862
(-413 from 1939)
7
(-2 from 1939)
0.00050
19430
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19420
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19410
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19400
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19392449
(+727 from 1938)
9
(+3 from 1938)
0.00079
19383176
(-844 from 1937)
6
(-4 from 1937)
0.00053
19372332
(+388 from 1935)
10
(+2 from 1935)
0.00091
19360
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19352720
(+922 from 1933)
8
(+3 from 1933)
0.00075
19340
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19333642
(-1541 from 1932)
5
(-8 from 1932)
0.00049
19322101
(+1662 from 1931)
13
(+8 from 1931)
0.00121
19313763
(-982 from 1930)
5
(-4 from 1930)
0.00047
19302781
(-464 from 1929)
9
(-3 from 1929)
0.00080
19292317
(-749 from 1928)
12
(-11 from 1928)
0.00108
19281568
(+2212 from 1927)
23
(+17 from 1927)
0.00202
19273780
(-1869 from 1926)
6
(-11 from 1926)
0.00052
19261911
(-41 from 1925)
17
(-1 from 1925)
0.00148
19251870
(-456 from 1924)
18
(-10 from 1924)
0.00156
19241414
(+402 from 1923)
28
(+9 from 1923)
0.00240
19231816
(-313 from 1922)
19
(-6 from 1922)
0.00168
19221503
(+1301 from 1921)
25
(+15 from 1921)
0.00222
19212804
(-1162 from 1920)
10
(-12 from 1920)
0.00088
19201642
(+1473 from 1919)
22
(+14 from 1919)
0.00200
19193115
(-1042 from 1918)
8
(-7 from 1918)
0.00079
19182073
(-173 from 1917)
15
(-1 from 1917)
0.00143
19171900
(+252 from 1916)
16
(+3 from 1916)
0.00167
19162152
(-370 from 1915)
13
(-3 from 1915)
0.00141
19151782
(+86 from 1914)
16
(+4 from 1914)
0.00182
19141868
(-65 from 1913)
12
(+2 from 1913)
0.00176
19131803
(+242 from 1912)
10
(+3 from 1912)
0.00186
19122045
(-305 from 1911)
7
(+2 from 1911)
0.00155
19111740
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00207
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Matteo

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#852021#982022#802023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#1212021#1532022#1172023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#1042021#1092022#912023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#1122021#1232022#992023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#1172021#1172022#892023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#1562021#1702022#1412023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#1072021#1662022#832023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#2002021#1872022#1572023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#1442021#1382022#1352023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#1852021#1412022#1512023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#1032021#1002022#672023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#1812021#2002022#1302023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#2352021#2302022#2772023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#2312021#2612022#2332023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#2642021#2732022#2312023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#2732021#2952022#3042023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#3362021#3162022#2632023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#612021#1432022#872023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#2492021#3202022#2472023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#1502021#2402022#1882023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#3282021#4282022#2432023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#1872021#2492022#1702023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#2992021#2482022#2672023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#792021#1592022#612023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#4762021#4402022#3672023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#3942021#4692022#3462023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#3222021#2932022#2132023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#5212021#4592022#2932023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#4032021#4042022#2692023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#2752021#5112022#3242023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1222021#3102022#1532023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1242020#2052021#1482023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#3482021#4102022#2122023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#1632021#3742022#1922023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#3222021#4642022#3822023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#4462021#4812022#5132023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#6352021#4082022#4522023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#3542021#7562022#4192023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1722021#1682022#1362023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2282020#1462021#2442023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1902020#2052022#1332023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2292022#2212023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#5022020

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#2252017

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2532021

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2572021

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2562023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2792019

Popularity Rankings for Matteo in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#12021#22022#22023

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#32020#32021#32022

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#82021#482022#482023

Popularity in Italy

Italy flagItaly#112020#122021#132022

Popularity in Renaissance Italy

Renaissance Italy flagRenaissance Italy#131427

Popularity in Austria

Austria flagAustria#182020#172021#132022

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium flagBelgium#202020#162021#142022

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#202021#202022#322023

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#512019#522020#682021

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#672020#512021#542022

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#752021#702022#1162023

Popularity in Argentina

Argentina flagArgentina#1282013#1242014#1222015

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#2102021#2192022#1582023

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#2222021#2342022#1892023

Popularity in France

France flagFrance#1962017#1932018#1972020

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#2312019#1982020#1962021

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#2082021#2622022#2602023

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#2272021#3182022#3372023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#2732021#2922022#2412023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#4332021#3522022#2722023

Popularity in Iceland

Iceland flagIceland#2942022

Popularity in Mexico

Mexico flagMexico#3392020

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Matteo a Name for Boys or Girls?

Matteo is considered a boy’s name. Originating from the male apostle Matthew, it carries a long-standing masculine tradition in various cultures.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Matteo

Matteo in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Matteo Renzi (Politician, born 1975): An Italian politician who served as the Prime Minister of Italy from 2014 to 2016.
  • Matteo Salvini (Politician, born 1973): An Italian politician who has been the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior.
  • Matteo Garrone (Director, born 1968): An Italian film director celebrated for his works in Italian cinema, including the film "Gomorrah."
  • Matteo Bocelli (Singer, born 1997): An Italian singer and son of famous tenor Andrea Bocelli, recognized for his musical talent.
  • Matteo Berrettini (Tennis Player, born 1996): An Italian professional tennis player who has achieved significant success on the ATP Tour.
  • Matteo Messina Denaro (Mafia Boss, born 1962): An Italian mafia boss considered to be one of the most powerful and dangerous in the world.
  • Matteo Ricci (Missionary, 1552-1610): An Italian Jesuit priest who was a missionary in China and played a key role in cultural exchanges between the West and China.
  • Matteo Thun (Architect, born 1952): An Italian architect and designer known for his innovative and sustainable design approach.
  • Matteo Simoni (Actor, born 1987): A Belgian actor recognized for his roles in various Belgian films and television series.
  • Matteo Brancaleoni (Singer, born 1981): An Italian jazz singer acclaimed for his performances and contributions to jazz music.
  • Matteo Balsano ("Soy Luna," 2016 TV Series): Follows Matteo Balsano, a talented skater navigating love and rivalry at a prestigious school.
  • "Matteo's Dream" (2019 Novel): Tells the inspiring story of Matteo, a young boy overcoming challenges to achieve his dreams of becoming an artist.
  • Matteo Ricci ("The Memory Palace," 2009 Book): Chronicles the life of Matteo Ricci, an Italian Jesuit priest who brought Western science and culture to China in the 16th century.
  • Matteo ("The Secret of Matteo," 2021 Film): Matteo embarks on a thrilling journey to uncover the mysteries surrounding his family's past.
  • Matteo Rizzi ("A Heart for Matteo," 2018 TV Series): Follows Matteo Rizzi, a dedicated doctor working tirelessly to save lives and find love.
  • "Matteo's Symphony" (2020 Album): An album by the classical pianist Matteo, weaving together personal experiences and musical genius.
  • Matteo de la Cruz ("The Adventures of Matteo," 2017 Book Series): Chronicles the adventures of Matteo de la Cruz, a daring explorer discovering ancient civilizations.
  • Matteo Rossini ("Italian Summer," 2020 Film): Follows Matteo Rossini, a chef finding love and success in the picturesque landscapes of Italy.
  • "Matteo's Song" (2021 Song by Alessia Cara): A heartfelt song reflecting on love, loss, and finding one's true self through Matteo's story.
  • Matteo ("Matteo's World," 2015 Video Game): An immersive game where players join Matteo on his quest to restore peace and harmony to his enchanted homeland.
  • San Matteo Church (Genoa, Italy): A historic Roman Catholic church located in the heart of Genoa, renowned for its medieval architecture.
  • Matteo Ricci College (Seattle, Washington, USA): A private college known for its interdisciplinary liberal arts program, affiliated with Seattle University.
  • San Matteo degli Armeni (Perugia, Italy): An ancient church and former Armenian monastery situated in the city of Perugia.
  • San Matteo Hospital (Pavia, Italy): One of Italy's leading medical centers, located in the Lombardy region.
  • Villa San Matteo (Basilicata, Italy): A charming villa set in the picturesque landscape of southern Italy.
  • San Matteo Square (Verona, Italy): A notable public square in Verona, close to several historic landmarks.
  • Matteo Field (Edinburgh, Scotland): A sports field used primarily for local football matches and community events.
  • San Matteo Bridge (Venice, Italy): A historic bridge crossing one of Venice’s numerous canals.

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