Etymology & Historical Origin of the Baby Name Matteo

Matteo is the Italian form of Matthew. Matthew is the English form of the Hebrew name “Mattathia” which translates to “Gift of God.” Matthew is borne of the Bible as the evangelist who wrote the first gospel of the New Testament. As an important figure in the Christian Bible, the name Matthew and its many variations have been used widely throughout the English and Spanish (Mateo) speaking worlds as well as all over Europe. Matteo is the Italian version of this long enduring name. In 2010, Matteo was the 3rd most popular boy's name in Italy (Mattia is another Italian form of Matthew and is also ranked on the Italian Top 10). However, the particular spelling of Matteo is also ranked high in the countries of Belgium, France and Austria.

All About the Baby Name – Matteo

Personality

OF THE BOY NAME MATTEO

The Number 2 personality in numerology is all about cooperation and balance. It's the number of diplomats and mediators. They are not leaders, but strive rather for harmony in partnerships. These are the peacemakers. Equality and fairness are important in their dealings, and they are willing to share power and responsibility to achieve a harmonious outcome. This personality is calm and patient, waiting for things to evolve instead of pushing aggressively for an outcome. They are good-natured and easy-going, and care deeply on an emotional and spiritual plane. Twos appreciate beauty and nature and are intent on making the world a better place.

Popularity

OF THE BOY NAME MATTEO

Surprisingly, Matteo only first appeared on the American male naming charts in 1998. It’s clearly not as popular as Mateo but that’s because the Spanish-speaking influence is stronger in the United States than the Italian population. Matteo somehow feels more cosmopolitan by adding that extra T, though. Since the late 1990s, the name Matteo has only seen upwards momentum on the naming charts. Today, he’s on the low end of moderate use. The name received more currency when the popular Puerto Rican singer Ricky Martin named one of his twin sons Matteo in 2008 (the other is Valentino). Matteo is a gorgeous name, both masculine and romantic. And since all babies are considered a ‘gift of god’, naming a child Matteo just further underscores that notion.

Quick Facts

ON MATTEO

GENDER:

Boy

ORIGIN:

Italian

NUMBER OF SYLLABLES:

3

RANKING POPULARITY:

377

PRONUNCIATION:

maht-TE-o

SIMPLE MEANING:

Gift of God

Characteristics

OF MATTEO

Cooperative

Considerate

Compassionate

Nurturing

Sensitive

Patient

Loving

Kind

Gracious

Balanced

Cultural References to the Baby Name – Matteo

Literary Characters

OF THE BABY NAME MATTEO

We cannot find any significant literary characters by the name of Matteo

Childrens Books

ON THE BABY NAME MATTEO

We cannot find any childrens books with the first name Matteo


Popular Songs

ON MATTEO

We cannot find any popular or well-known songs with the name of Matteo


Famous People

NAMED MATTEO

Matteo Sereni (Italian soccer player)
Matteo Perez d'Aleccio (Italian painter)
Matteo Bandello (Italian novelist)
Matteo Maria Boiardo (Italian Renaissance poet)
Matteo Carcassi (Italian guitarist/composer)
Matteo Goffriller (Italian cello maker)
Matteo Tosatto (Italian cyclist)
Matteo Messina Denaro (notorious Sicilian Mafioso boss)

Children of Famous People

NAMED MATTEO

Ricky Martin;

Historic Figures

WITH THE NAME MATTEO

We cannot find any historically significant people with the first name Matteo