UK boy's name
Mataeo
A masculine name derived from the Hebrew name Matthew, meaning "gift of God".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Mataeo is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Mataeo popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4747, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2015 to 2015. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Mataeo is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Mataeo. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2016 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Mataeo ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales in 2015, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2015, when 3 boys were registered as Mataeo.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mataeo as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4747
2015
Births in 2015
3
Latest year
Peak year
2015
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Mataeo mean?
The name Mataeo is a Spanish variant of the Hebrew name Mattathia or Mattathyah, derived from the word "Mattath" meaning "gift of God". This name has its origins in ancient Judea and is closely associated with the Hasmonean dynasty that ruled over the Jewish kingdom from around 140 BC to 37 BC.
The earliest recorded use of the name Mataeo can be traced back to the biblical figure Mattathias the Hasmonean, a Jewish priest who sparked the Maccabean Revolt against the Seleucid Empire in the 2nd century BC. This rebellion ultimately led to the establishment of an independent Jewish kingdom under the Hasmonean dynasty.
In the New Testament, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ is referred to as Matthew, which is the anglicized version of the name Mataeo. According to biblical accounts, Matthew was a tax collector before becoming a disciple of Jesus, and he is credited with authoring the Gospel of Matthew.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Mataeo or its variants. One of the most famous is Mateo Alemán (1547-1615), a Spanish novelist and author of the picaresque novel "Guzmán de Alfarache". Another prominent figure is Mateo Ricci (1552-1610), an Italian Jesuit missionary who was instrumental in introducing Western culture and Christianity to China during the late Ming Dynasty.
In the realm of art, Mateo Cerezo (1637-1666) was a Spanish painter known for his religious works and portraits. Mateo Pérez de Alesio (1547-1628) was a Spanish composer and organist during the Renaissance period, celebrated for his sacred music compositions.
Mateo Máximo Guilarte (1766-1824) was a Venezuelan military leader who played a significant role in the Venezuelan War of Independence, fighting alongside Simón Bolívar against the Spanish colonial forces.
While there have been many notable individuals throughout history bearing the name Mataeo or its variants, the name's origins can be traced back to ancient Judea and its connection to the biblical figure Mattathias, making it a name with deep religious and historical significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Mataeo by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mataeo was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4747 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Mataeo
- Matthew 80,931
- Mohammed 74,321
- Muhammad 72,235
- Max 59,807
- Michael 47,075
- Mason 38,935
- Mohammad 25,910
- Morgan 15,994
- Muhammed 11,527
- Mark 11,336
- Marcus 11,257
- Maxwell 10,006
FAQ
Mataeo: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mataeo in the UK right now?
In 2015, Mataeo was ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Mataeo most popular?
The peak year on record was 2015, with 3 babies registered as Mataeo in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mataeo?
A masculine name derived from the Hebrew name Matthew, meaning "gift of God".
How many people are called Mataeo in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Mataeo across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.