Matheus Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmah-TAY-oos / mɐˈte.usPortuguese; Latin
Meaning
Portuguese: Gift of God; Latin: God's gift
Historical & Cultural Background
Matheus is a variant of the name Matthew, which has roots in Hebrew. The name has been popular in various cultures, particularly in Portuguese-speaking countries. It has been used in religious contexts due to its biblical origins, referring to one of the apostles of Jesus. The name has also seen variations in spelling and pronunciation across different languages.
Trend Summary
The name Matheus has seen moderate popularity in the US, particularly among Portuguese-speaking communities.
Similar Names
Variants
- Matheus
- Matheos
International Variants
- Mateo (Spanish)
- Matteo (Italian)
- Matthias (German)
- Matheus (Dutch)
Famous people named Matheus
Matheus Cunha is a Brazilian professional footballer known for his skills as a forward.
Matheus Oliveira is a Brazilian actor recognized for his roles in television series.
Matheus Lira is a Brazilian musician celebrated for his contributions to contemporary music.
Matheus Ferraz is a Brazilian artist known for his work in visual arts.
Fictional characters named Matheus
Matheus is a character in the video game series 'Final Fantasy', known for his role as a skilled warrior.
Matheus appears in the novel 'The Alchemist' by Paulo Coelho, representing the journey of self-discovery.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Matheus was first seen in the United States in 1988. Matheus has ranked as high as #1284 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in Massachusetts, Florida, California, Texas, and Connecticut. In the past 5 years the name Matheus has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Matheus (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 11 | |
| FL | 10 | |
| MA | 6 | |
| PA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 11 |
| 1995 | 20 |
| 1996 | 15 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 16 |
| 1999 | 32 |
| 2000 | 49 |
| 2001 | 47 |
| 2002 | 44 |
| 2003 | 55 |
| 2004 | 73 |
| 2005 | 48 |
| 2006 | 95 |
| 2007 | 104 |
| 2008 | 81 |
| 2009 | 64 |
| 2010 | 72 |
| 2011 | 49 |
| 2012 | 48 |
| 2013 | 46 |
| 2014 | 50 |
| 2015 | 36 |
| 2016 | 47 |
| 2017 | 46 |
| 2018 | 75 |
| 2019 | 69 |
| 2020 | 48 |
| 2021 | 50 |
| 2022 | 81 |
| 2023 | 59 |
| 2024 | 58 |