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Mateo

Boy name · 147 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Mateo: 147 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 20 births in 2022.

Mateo is the Spanish and Italian form of Matthew, ultimately from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning “gift of God.” This warm, melodic name has been borne by Mateo de Toro Zambrano, a Chilean colonial governor who played a key role in Chile’s early independence, and by Croatian midfielder Mateo Kovačić, a Champions League-winning footballer. Though no major towns share the exact spelling, the Californian city of San Mateo is named after Saint Matthew, linking back to the same Hebrew root. In Scotland, Mateo has risen alongside other international names, offering parents a romantic yet familiar alternative to Matthew without losing its timeless, graceful feel.