Matteo Boy

Popularity: #145 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: mah-TEH-oh /mɑˈte.o/

Origin: Italian; Latin

Meaning: Italian: Gift of God; Latin: God's gift

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Matteo is of Italian origin, derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, which means "gift of God." This Hebrew form was translated into Greek as Matthaios and then into Latin as Matthaeus. The name was introduced into the Italian language as Matteo, maintaining its connection to the original meaning.

The transition into English occurred through the Latin form, particularly during the Middle Ages, as biblical texts were translated and disseminated across Europe, notably through the influence of the Latin Vulgate and later the King James Bible in the early 17th century. Historically, the name Matteo is closely associated with Saint Matthew, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and the author of the Gospel of Matthew.

His significance in Christianity, particularly during the early centuries of the Church, contributed to the name's adoption and use across various cultures. The feast day of Saint Matthew is celebrated on September 21, further embedding the name in Christian tradition.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Matteo was borne by various notable figures, including Italian saints and scholars, which helped to solidify its presence in Italian and other European cultures. Culturally, the name Matteo has resonated through its associations with faith, divine favor, and the rich heritage of biblical narratives.

It has been embraced in various forms across different languages, such as Matthew in English and Matías in Spanish. The enduring appeal of the name can be attributed to its strong historical roots and the reverence associated with its biblical connections, which have allowed it to persist through centuries as a symbol of spiritual significance and cultural identity.

Famous people named Matteo

In this section, you will find notable people named Matteo. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Matteo who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Matteo who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Matteo Berrettini is a professional tennis player best known for reaching the Wimbledon final and winning multiple ATP titles.

Matteo Messina Denaro is a notorious mobster best known as a leader of the Sicilian Mafia.

Matteo Cordero di Montezemolo is a businessman best known for his role as chairman of Ferrari and as a prominent figure in Italian industry.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Matteo, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

MarcoLucaGiovanniAlessandroFrancescoNiccolò

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Matteo. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

MatthiasMatteusMateoMaddoxMiloMaxim

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Matteo was first seen in the United States in 1911.

Matteo has ranked as high as #252 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and New Jersey.

In the past 5 years the name Matteo has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Matteo is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Matteo was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Matteo.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 2,455 2,455 0
2024 2,589 2,589 0
2023 2,523 2,517 6
2022 2,048 2,048 0
2021 2,356 2,356 0
2020 2,223 2,223 0
2019 2,161 2,161 0
2018 2,100 2,095 5
2017 2,082 2,082 0
2016 2,387 2,387 0
2015 2,171 2,171 0
2014 841 836 5
2013 798 798 0
2012 707 707 0
2011 751 751 0
2010 642 642 0
2009 600 600 0
2008 473 473 0
2007 392 392 0
2006 381 381 0
2005 306 306 0
2004 277 277 0
2003 244 244 0
2002 217 217 0
2001 175 175 0
2000 176 176 0
1999 155 155 0
1998 151 151 0
1997 106 106 0
1996 77 77 0
1995 36 36 0
1994 33 33 0
1993 34 34 0
1992 34 34 0
1991 26 26 0
1990 24 24 0
1989 28 28 0
1988 22 22 0
1987 14 14 0
1986 13 13 0
1985 22 22 0
1984 14 14 0
1983 14 14 0
1982 14 14 0
1981 18 18 0
1980 15 15 0
1979 8 8 0
1978 13 13 0
1977 14 14 0
1976 12 12 0
1975 7 7 0
1974 12 12 0
1973 12 12 0
1972 16 16 0
1971 14 14 0
1970 12 12 0
1969 8 8 0
1968 9 9 0
1967 13 13 0
1966 5 5 0
1965 14 14 0
1964 8 8 0
1963 6 6 0
1961 11 11 0
1958 5 5 0
1957 5 5 0
1956 5 5 0
1955 6 6 0
1952 5 5 0
1944 7 7 0
1939 9 9 0
1938 6 6 0
1937 10 10 0
1935 8 8 0
1933 5 5 0
1932 13 13 0
1931 5 5 0
1930 9 9 0
1929 12 12 0
1928 23 23 0
1927 6 6 0
1926 17 17 0
1925 18 18 0
1924 28 28 0
1923 19 19 0
1922 25 25 0
1921 10 10 0
1920 22 22 0
1919 8 8 0
1918 15 15 0
1917 16 16 0
1916 13 13 0
1915 16 16 0
1914 12 12 0
1913 10 10 0
1912 7 7 0
1911 5 5 0

Top States for Matteo (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 502
20%
TX 316
12%
FL 234
9%
NY 177
7%
NJ 111
4%
IL 88
3%
AZ 87
3%
PA 85
3%
MA 80
3%
CO 61
2%
VA 57
2%
NC 56
2%
WA 53
2%
OH 52
2%
MD 51
2%
CT 50
2%
GA 46
2%
MI 36
1%
NV 34
1%
UT 34
1%
WI 28
1%
OR 26
1%
MO 24
1%
ID 21
1%
OK 21
1%
TN 20
1%
IN 20
1%
SC 20
1%
AR 19
1%
NM 19
1%
KY 17
1%
KS 16
1%
LA 15
1%
IA 14
1%
NE 13
1%
MN 11
0%
DE 9
0%
ME 8
0%
AL 8
0%
RI 6
0%
WV 6
0%
DC 5
0%
HI 5
0%