Gender: Male
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Gift of the Lord, God's Gift
Pronunciation: mɑˈteɪ.oʊ, /mɑˈteɪ.oʊ/, M AA T EY OW
Popularity Rank: #1,261
Derived from the Latin name Matthaeus, meaning 'gift of God'. It is also a variant of the name Matthew. Mateo is a popular name in Spanish-speaking countries.
The name Mateo is of Spanish origin and means Gift of the Lord, God's Gift. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Mateo is commonly found in Colombia, United States of America, Mexico, and 82 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: mɑˈteɪ.oʊ
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /mɑˈteɪ.oʊ/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M AA T EY OW
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
EY: Pronounce as in "they" (DH EY)
OW: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Mateo is recorded 52,476 times globally, ranking it as the 1,261th most common name worldwide.
Mateo is most prevalent in Colombia, with 19,342 occurrences, making it the 142th most popular name in the country.
In Croatia, the name Mateo is found among 1 in every 18 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Colombia | #142 | 1 : 67 |
| United States of America | #924 | 1 : 364 |
| Mexico | #476 | 1 : 216 |
| Spain | #480 | 1 : 212 |
| Peru | #430 | 1 : 334 |
| Uruguay | #125 | 1 : 48 |
| Argentina | #198 | 1 : 93 |
| France | #1,070 | 1 : 564 |
| Croatia | #61 | 1 : 18 |
| Chile | #469 | 1 : 306 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Mateo from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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