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Mataeo

♂ Boy

Pronounced mah-TAY-o /mɑˈteɪ.oʊ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Matteo (Mateo), the Italian/Spanish form of Matthew, from the Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God.' The -aeo styling is a modern touch on a classic name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A spin on Matteo: Mataeo means 'gift of God' (said 'mah-TAY-o'). Warm and classic.
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Origin MediumItalian, Hebrew
MeaningA spelling of Matteo (Mateo), the Italian/Spanish form of Matthew, from the Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God.' The -aeo styling is a modern touch on a classic name.
U.S. rank (2025)#6680 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 121

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519972025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Mataeo is a modern spelling of Matteo (Mateo), the romance-language Matthew, from the Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God.' It reads as a warm heritage-adjacent pick, rare in this styling (said 'mah-TAY-o').

In the U.S. this spelling appears rarely against Matteo and Mateo. Rare spelling, classic in root.

Did you know? Mataeo respells Matteo/Mateo — the Italian and Spanish Matthew — from the Hebrew for 'gift of God,' giving a classic name a fresh -aeo look (said 'mah-TAY-o').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Mataeo — Spelling of Matteo/Mateo; Hebrew 'gift of God'

Variations

MatteoMateoMatheo

Nicknames

MattTeo

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If you like Mataeo…

Matteo— the standard Italian form of the name
Mateo— the Spanish form of the same name
Matias— a like 'gift of God' cousin
Tadeo— a like warm -eo romance-language pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mataeo mean?

Mataeo is a form of Matteo/Matthew, from the Hebrew for 'gift of God.'

How do you pronounce Mataeo?

It's said mah-TAY-o /mɑˈteɪ.oʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Mataeo a boy or girl name?

Mataeo is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Mataeo?

Mataeo is a rare spelling for boys in the U.S.

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