Mateu

Mateu is a boy's name of Spanish origin meaning “Matthew.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Mateu at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
“Matthew”

About the name Mateu

Mateu belongs to the Spanish tradition. Its meaning — “Matthew” — is the sense carried by its Spanish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Mateu first appears in Social Security records in 2020. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #11495 in 2020, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 12 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Mateu in US records

First recorded (US)
2020
Best US rank
#11495 in 2020
Peak year
2020
Total since 1880
12

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mateu mean?

Mateu means “Matthew” in its Spanish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Mateu a boy or girl name?

Mateu is a boy name.

What origin is the name Mateu?

Mateu comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Mateu?

Mateu first appears in US records in 2020. Its best-ever ranking was #11495 in 2020, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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