Matteus Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmah-TAY-us / /məˈteɪəs/Hebrew; Latin; Greek
Meaning
gift of God (Hebrew); brave warrior (Latin); one who is a gift (Greek)
Historical & Cultural Background
Matteus is derived from the Hebrew name Matityahu, meaning 'gift of God.' In Latin, it evolved into Matthaeus, often associated with the apostle Matthew. The Greek form, Mathaios, also reflects the same meaning, linking it to early Christian traditions.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Matthias
- Matteo
- Matheus
International Variants
- Matthieu (French)
- Matteo (Italian)
- Mateusz (Polish)
Famous people named Matteus
Matteus de Vries — Dutch painter.
Matteus van der Voort — Dutch architect.
Fictional characters named Matteus
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Matteus was first seen in the United States in 1999. Matteus has ranked as high as #1372 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Matteus has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Matteus (2011)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 14 |
| 2007 | 16 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 10 |