Mateus Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmah-TAY-us / /məˈteɪ.əs/Portuguese; Latin; Hebrew
Meaning
gift of God (Hebrew); son of Matthew (Latin); derived from Matheus (Portuguese)
Historical & Cultural Background
Mateus is a Portuguese variant of Matthew, which has roots in Hebrew, meaning 'gift of God.' In Latin, it signifies 'son of Matthew.' The name has been widely used in Christian contexts due to the biblical figure, Matthew the Apostle.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Matheus
- Matteus
- Mateus
International Variants
- Matteo (Italian)
- Matthias (German)
- Matheus (Dutch)
Famous people named Mateus
Mateus Asato — guitarist.
Mateus Leme — Brazilian footballer.
Fictional characters named Mateus
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Mateus was first seen in the United States in 1994. Mateus has ranked as high as #1336 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in California, Massachusetts, Florida, New York, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Mateus has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Mateus (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 | |
| FL | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 16 |
| 2001 | 20 |
| 2002 | 20 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 30 |
| 2005 | 26 |
| 2006 | 33 |
| 2007 | 52 |
| 2008 | 47 |
| 2009 | 42 |
| 2010 | 39 |
| 2011 | 23 |
| 2012 | 29 |
| 2013 | 33 |
| 2014 | 41 |
| 2015 | 37 |
| 2016 | 38 |
| 2017 | 45 |
| 2018 | 49 |
| 2019 | 46 |
| 2020 | 41 |
| 2021 | 51 |
| 2022 | 38 |
| 2023 | 49 |
| 2024 | 41 |