Mateus

“gift of God”

Portugal origin · Boy name

♂ 97% boys♀ 3% girls

#2675US 2023

49Births / yr

↑Rising

768All-time births

📅 Since 199400

How to pronounce Mateus

MAY·TUHS

/ˈmeɪ.ˈtəs/ · stress on MAY · 2 syllables

“gift of God”

Portugal origin · Boy name

What does Mateus mean and where does it come from?

Mateus is the Portuguese form of the name Matthew, which originates from the Hebrew name 'Mattityahu' (מַתִּתְיָהוּ), meaning 'gift of God'. Its popularity in Portuguese-speaking countries like Brazil and Portugal is significant. Variants of the name are found in several cultures, including Mateo in

Cultural significance

Mateus has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Portugal-speaking communities, where it reflects values of gift of god.

Peak popularity

Reached #2467 in 2007 — currently #2675 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Mateus?

Mateus works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Mateus Grace

How popular is Mateus right now?

Rising fast — up 517 spots — currently #2675 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1995–2023#2675 · Top 2.0%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#2675	49	▲ up 517 · +29% births
2022	#3192	38	▼ down 618 · -25% births
2021	#2574	51	▲ up 315 · +24% births
2020	#2889	41	▲ up 233 · +11% births
2015	#3122	37	▼ down 113 · -5% births
2010	#3009	39	▲ up 685 · +50% births
2005	#3694	26	▲ up 1068 · +63% births
2000	#4762	16	▲ up 2197 · +100% births
1995	#6959	8	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Mateus

Best Year2021Rank #2574

Peak Count51

Average Rank#3653

Current Trend↗Rising

Data Range1995 - 20239 years

The story of Mateus

Mateus is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1994. With 768 total births recorded, Mateus remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #6959 in 1995 to #2675 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Mateus in 2007:

Jacob Michael Ethan Joshua Daniel

Mateus by decade

Mateus peaked in the 2000s. See all 2000s names →

Decade	Births
1990s	48
2000s	300
2010s ★	379
2020s	41

💎Mateus has only 768 total recorded births since 1994 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Mateus?

CROATIAN

MateMatkoMato

DANISH

Mads

DUTCH

ThijsTies

ENGLISH

MatMattMattieMatty

What names sound and feel like Mateus?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Mateus also consider these

Matheus

Portugal · gift of God

Arabic · A Arabic name

Marcus

Latin · male; brave; warlike

Dareus

Persia/Iran · Persian

How is Mateus written in other languages?

What are the girl versions of Mateus?

Matea CROATIAN Mateja CROATIAN Mattea ITALIAN Mateja SLOVENE Yahweh THEOLOGY

Common questions about the name Mateus

What does the name Mateus mean?

Mateus means "gift of God" — a name rooted in Portugal tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Mateus?

Mateus is currently a distinctive and less common name as a boy name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Mateus have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Mateus?

Mateus originates from Portugal tradition. Portugal names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

How do you pronounce the name Mateus?

Mateus is a two-syllable name pronounced M EY1 T AH1 S. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.

Is Mateus trending right now?

Mateus is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.