Matheo
Meaninggift of God · English form of Mateo
- US rank
- #750
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #750 in 2025
344 babies were named Matheo in the US in 2025. It has climbed 530 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1996–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Matheo you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 4,965 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Matheo, 344 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Matheo would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMatheo first shows up in US birth records in 1996, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 29 years since.
- Best yearMatheo is at its all-time high right now: #750 in 2025.
- Then vs nowMatheo is 81× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 400,000 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 4,965.
- TrendMatheo has climbed 530 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #750. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedMatheo is most popular in Florida, where it ranks #373, followed by Nebraska (#377) and Maryland (#437). It's in the top 1,000 in 16 states.
- MeaningMatheo is an English form of Mateo, which means “gift of God”.
About the name Matheo
Matheo is a boy name meaning “gift of God”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-heo”. US birth records list Matheo for boys from 1996 to 2025, in 28 of those 30 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #750 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #750, with 344 babies.
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.4 | 701,754 boys |
| 2000s | 6.9 | 144,300 boys |
| 2010s | 50 | 20,141 boys |
| 2020s | 133 | 7,513 boys |
Questions about the name Matheo
What does the name Matheo mean?
Matheo means “gift of God” in English, as a form of Mateo.
Is Matheo a boy or girl name?
Matheo is a boy name.
How popular is the name Matheo?
Matheo ranked #750 for US boys in 2025, given to 344 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#750).