US Popularity:6065
Origin:Portuguese
Other Origin(s):Hebrew
Meaning:Gift of Yahweh
Mateus is a masculine name and the perfect title for your most precious present. Meaning “gift of Yahweh,” Mateus is the Portuguese form of the Hebrew title Matthew. This special name is shared by Mateus Alves, the Brazilian tennis player, and Mateus dos Anjos, the Brazilian soccer player. Whether baby looks up to these great athletes or turns to their faith for guidance, they can take great inspiration from their name.
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U.S. Births

Overall:Mateus is currently #6065 in U.S. births
Boy:Mateus is currently #2824 in U.S. births

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2025
#2824
in 2025
+ 195
from 2024
In comparison to the previous year's data

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