Matheo Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Matheo is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Matheo?
Matheo is spelled M-A-T-H-E-O. The name has 6 letters.
Matheo at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Matheo is a variant spelling of Matthew, which means “gift of God.”
- Origin
- Matheo may derive from the Hebrew name Matityahu through the Greek Matthaios and Latin Matthaeus.
- Pronunciation
- mah-THEE-oh · 3 syllables
Matheo Popularity in 2025
Rank#750
Recorded Births344
- Boys usage rose 98 places to #750 and recorded 58 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Matheo Mean?
Matheo is a variant spelling of Matthew, which means “gift of God.”
Origin: Matheo may derive from the Hebrew name Matityahu through the Greek Matthaios and Latin Matthaeus.
How Do You Pronounce Matheo?
Pronunciationmah-THEE-oh
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Matheo?
- History
- Matheo is documented as a variant of Matthew appearing in various naming records in the modern era.
Matheo Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 344 | #750 |
| 2024 | Boys | 286 | #848 |
| 2023 | Boys | 271 | #868 |
| 2022 | Boys | 191 | #1,113 |
| 2021 | Boys | 141 | #1,320 |
| 2020 | Boys | 143 | #1,280 |
| 2019 | Boys | 156 | #1,218 |
| 2018 | Boys | 148 | #1,244 |
| 2017 | Boys | 144 | #1,264 |
| 2016 | Boys | 117 | #1,467 |
| 2015 | Boys | 108 | #1,523 |
| 2014 | Boys | 54 | #2,370 |
| 2013 | Boys | 74 | #1,903 |
| 2012 | Boys | 55 | #2,326 |
| 2011 | Boys | 39 | #2,950 |
| 2010 | Boys | 30 | #3,531 |
| 2009 | Boys | 25 | #4,035 |
| 2008 | Boys | 13 | #6,393 |
| 2007 | Boys | 20 | #4,640 |
| 2006 | Boys | 18 | #4,865 |
| 2005 | Boys | 19 | #4,464 |
| 2004 | Boys | 16 | #5,007 |
| 2003 | Boys | 10 | #6,715 |
| 2002 | Boys | 5 | #10,667 |
When Was Matheo Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
344 recorded births
National rank #750
2024 · Boys
286 recorded births
National rank #848
2023 · Boys
271 recorded births
National rank #868
2022 · Boys
191 recorded births
National rank #1,113
Where Matheo Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| FL | #373 | 52 |
| NE | #377 | 6 |
| MD | #437 | 11 |
| IN | #483 | 14 |
| MA | #507 | 9 |
| CO | #535 | 10 |
| AZ | #594 | 11 |
| TX | #595 | 52 |