Matteo
m(at)-teo
US Popularity:340
Origin:Italian
Other Origin(s):Hebrew
Meaning:Gift of God
Matteo is an attractive masculine name of Italian and Hebrew origins, meaning "gift of God." The Italian equivalent of the classic Matthew, Matteo airs a romantic and continental appeal that's full of style. Lively Matteo can also be shortened to Teo, giving the name an energetic spin. Matteo has seemingly become popular in celebrity culture, too, as Ricky Martin and Colin Firth chose the name for their kids.
Matteo Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Matteo is currently #599 on The Bump
Boy:Matteo is currently #169 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Matteo is currently #340 in U.S. births
Boy:Matteo is currently #119 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#340
in 2022
- 43
from 2021
Sources
WordSense, Matteo
Behind the Name, Matteo, February 2019
Ancestry, Matteo Family History
Dictionary of Medieval Names from European Sources, Matthew
Online Etymology Dictionary, Matthew, October 2017
People, Ricky Martin's 4 Kids: Everything to Know, December 2023
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