Mateo Name Meaning & Origin
/mah-TEH-oh/Mateo is most likely a name of Spanish origin.
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Name Origin
Mateo is a variant of Matthew, derived from the Hebrew name Matityahu, meaning 'Gift of Yahweh'. It is common in Spanish and Italian-speaking countries and has spread to other cultures.
Name Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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Spanish (Hispanic) 60% -
Italian (Mediterranean) 30% -
Filipino (Southeast Asian) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Mateo
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Popularity Trend
In 2025, 11,045 boys in the US were named Mateo.
Growth of the name Mateo in the US (SSA Data):
Mateo Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 9
People with this name tend to be: Humanitarian, generous and compassionate.
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.