boy's name
Matteus
mah-TAY-us
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 317
Matteus is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 10 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in 2007, when 16 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1999.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Matteus Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 86 |
| 2010s | 96 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 28 |
How Popular Is Matteus?
In 2024, Matteus was given to 10 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Matteus Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Matteus
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Matteus Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Matteus over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Matteus
- Pronunciation mah-TAY-us
Sibling Names for Matteus
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Matteus — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Matteus
How popular is the name Matteus?
In 2024, Matteus was given to 10 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Matteus a girl's or a boy's name?
Matteus is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Matteus?
Matteus has 3 syllables.
When was Matteus most popular?
Matteus peaked in 2007, when 16 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Matteus a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Matteus currently ranks #4,711 in the United States. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.