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Origin, Meaning, And History of Matteo

Matteo is a name of Italian origin with Hebrew roots. It is derived from the name “Matthew,” which means ‘gift of God’ in Hebrew. The name also has Greek origins, where it translates to ‘devoted to God.’ Matteo is a contraction of Mattathias, which has a Hebrew origin. It is also a known derivative of the Greek names Matthias and Matthaios, as well as the Latin form Matthaeus.

While the Bible does not mention Matteo, it includes Matthew, one of the twelve disciples of Jesus, and who authored the First Book of the New Testament of the Bible. Moreover, he holds further significance for people of the Christian faith because he was among those who witnessed the Ascension of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Although Matteo is not a Spanish name, it is prevalent in Latin American countries such as Brazil and Mexico, and Europe. As a result, many name variations exist, making it easier for parents to choose. Variations of the name include Maitias, Mathias, Mathéo, Mattheo, Matias, Mattathias, Matteus, Matthaeus, Matthias, and Matvei.

If you want to name your daughter with this name, you may consider a spelling variation, Mattea. While not as popular as its male counterpart, it is unique and distinctive.

Interestingly, Matteo can also be used as a patronymic surname. For example, the descendants of Matteo may have the surname de Matteo, DeMatteo, or De Matteo.

If you want to give your child a cute nickname, the first two syllables of the name are usually in focus, and you may consider nicknames such as Mat, Matt, Matty, Mo, Teo, or Tey.

Although no fictional characters have been named Matteo, the name is still well-known. The biblical references to the name, with some variations, add a historical touch to it, and one may feel a sense of God’s blessing when naming their child Matteo.

Matteo

Meaning He who is a gift from the Lord

Gender Boy

Religion Judaism

Origin Italian

Names starting with  M..  Ma..  Maa..  Mad..  Mae..  Mah.. 

How To Pronounce Matteo?

Matteo On The Popularity Chart

Recently, Matteo has picked up popularity among people. Check the graphs below to understand this new trend better.

Popularity Over Time

The name witnessed a steep increase in popularity after consistent lows from 1980 to the 1990s. It reached an all-time high in 2016, with 2385 babies per million sharing the name.

Rank Over Time

Despite its popularity, Matteo has not garnered much ranking in the list of names. It got the lowest rank in 2007 when it was positioned at 21196th.

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Names With Similar Meaning As Matteo

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Name Numerology For Matteo

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Trisha ChakrabortyMA, BEd

Trisha worked as a schoolteacher for three years before taking up professional writing in 2021. She completed her masters in English from the University of Calcutta and bachelors in Education from the University of Burdwan. Trisha believes that being a teacher enabled her to have a closer look at children’s developmental needs and capabilities. Her experience reflects in the articles...more