Matheus
Matheus is a boy's name of Portuguese origin.
Meaning
Gift of God.
Origin and history
Matheus is the Portuguese variant of the biblical name Matthew. Derived from Hebrew, it conveys a classical and religious meaning. In the United States, it is a moderately rare choice primarily used in Portuguese-speaking households or families seeking a distinct spelling of Matthew.
Popularity in the United States
1,688 babies in the United States have been named Matheus since 1880. It ranks #3092 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1567.
States where it is most popular
- MA (41.7 %)
- FL (22.6 %)
- NJ (11.9 %)
- CA (8.8 %)
- TX (6 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 124 |
| 2000-2010 | 660 |
| 2010-2019 | 538 |
| 2020-2029 | 361 |
Famous people named Matheus
- Matheus Cunha: Athlete, Soccer Player
- Matheus Dória: Athlete, Soccer Player
Fun facts
- Matheus is the standard classical Portuguese spelling for Matthew.
- Like Matthew, Matheus traces back to the ancient Hebrew name Mattityahu.