Mateus
Mateus is a boy's name of Portuguese origin.
Meaning
Gift of God.
Origin and history
Mateus is the Portuguese variant of Matthew, derived from the Hebrew name Mattanyah. It carries the traditional meaning of 'gift of God'. In the United States, it is a relatively rare given name, though it has seen steady usage in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
994 babies in the United States have been named Mateus since 1880. It ranks #3688 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1661.
States where it is most popular
- CA (44.4 %)
- MA (27.8 %)
- FL (20.9 %)
- NY (3.2 %)
- TX (2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 48 |
| 2000-2010 | 300 |
| 2010-2019 | 380 |
| 2020-2029 | 266 |
Famous people named Mateus
- Mateus Ward: Actor
- Mateus Uribe: Athlete, Soccer Player
Fun facts
- Mateus is the standard Portuguese spelling for the name Matthew.
- The name has risen slightly in usage in the U.S. during the 2020s relative to its historical baseline.