Mateus

Mateus is a boy's name of Portuguese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 41 boys in the United States.

Mateus at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Portuguese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Mateus

Mateus belongs to the Portuguese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Mateus first appears in Social Security records in 1994. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2465 in 2007, and in 2024 41 babies received the name — 948 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Mateus in US records

First recorded (US)
1994
Best US rank
#2465 in 2007
Peak year
2007
Babies named Mateus in 2024
41
Total since 1880
948

Mateus in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1999
Best rank
#1061 in 2018
Babies named Mateus in 2025
17
Total since 1996
299

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mateus mean?

The meaning of Mateus is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Portuguese origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Mateus a boy or girl name?

Mateus is a boy name. In 2024, 41 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Mateus?

Mateus comes from the Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Mateus?

Mateus first appears in US records in 1994. Its best-ever ranking was #2465 in 2007, and 41 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.