Matheus

Matheus 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 58 boys in the United States.

Matheus at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Portuguese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Matheus

Matheus 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, Matheus first appears in Social Security records in 1988. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1521 in 2007, and in 2024 58 babies received the name — 1,623 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Matheus in US records

First recorded (US)
1988
Best US rank
#1521 in 2007
Peak year
2007
Babies named Matheus in 2024
58
Total since 1880
1,623

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Matheus mean?

The meaning of Matheus 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 Matheus a boy or girl name?

Matheus is a boy name. In 2024, 58 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Matheus?

Matheus comes from the Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Matheus?

Matheus first appears in US records in 1988. Its best-ever ranking was #1521 in 2007, and 58 babies were given the name in 2024.

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