boy's name
Matthéo
mah-TAY-oh (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 4,200
Matthéo is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 20 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in France in 2004, when 330 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 29,475 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1993.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Matthéo Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 65 |
| 2000s | 2,250 |
| 2010s | 1,215 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 225 |
How Popular Is Matthéo?
In 2025, Matthéo was given to 20 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Matthéo Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Matthéo Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Mattheo | Mattheo is a spelling of Matthéo, used in the United States, where it ranks #2,264. | 740 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Matthéo
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Matthéo Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Matthéo over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Matthéo
- English mah-TAY-oh
- French mah-tay-OH
Sibling Names for Matthéo
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Matthéo — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Matthéo
Is Matthéo a girl's or a boy's name?
Matthéo is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Matthéo?
Matthéo has 3 syllables.
When was Matthéo most popular?
Matthéo peaked in 2004, when 330 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Matthéo a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Matthéo currently ranks #1,492 in France. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.