UK boy's name
Matheo
A masculine given name of Greek origin meaning "gift of God".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Matheo is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Matheo popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1517, with 17 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 19 births.
This profile covers 119 England and Wales registrations across 15 recorded years from 2007 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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.
The latest count is about 89% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 121 living people in the UK are called Matheo. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Matheo ranked #1517 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 17 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 19 boys were registered as Matheo.
- • Matheo ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #703 in 2022.
- • About 121 living people in the UK are estimated to have Matheo as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1517
2024
Births in 2024
17
Latest year
Peak year
2023
19 births
Estimated living
121
2026
Meaning
What does Matheo mean?
The given name Matheo has its origins in the Greek language and culture, stemming from the name Matthaios, which is derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu. This Hebrew name is a combination of the words "mattan" meaning "gift" and "Yah" referring to the Hebrew God. Matthaios was later Latinized to Matthaeus and then evolved into various forms, including Matheo, in different languages and regions.
The earliest recorded use of the name Matheo can be traced back to the New Testament of the Bible, where it refers to one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ, known as Matthew the Evangelist. In the Gospel according to Matthew, he is described as a former tax collector who became a disciple of Jesus.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Matheo. One of the earliest examples is Matheo da Perugia (c. 1300-1364), an Italian painter and manuscript illuminator from the Umbrian school, known for his works in the Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi.
Another prominent figure was Matheo Ricci (1552-1610), an Italian Jesuit priest and one of the founding figures of the Catholic missions in China. He was known for his efforts in understanding and adapting to Chinese culture, which facilitated the spread of Christianity in the region.
In the realm of music, Matheo da Perugia (c. 1520-1598) was an Italian composer and lutenist during the Renaissance period, known for his compositions for lute and voice.
The name Matheo was also associated with Matheo de Toros y Gómez (1505-1568), a Spanish Franciscan friar who played a significant role in the evangelization of the indigenous populations in Mexico, particularly in the region of Michoacán.
During the 17th century, Matheo Carcano (1603-1684) was an Italian architect and engineer who worked on various projects in Milan, including the design and construction of the Church of Santa Maria presso San Celso.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Matheo throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the cultural and historical significance of this name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Matheo over time
The chart below shows babies named Matheo registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Matheo, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 17 births in 2024, compared with 19 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Matheo by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Matheo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #1998 | 63 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3299 | 45 | 8 |
| 2000s | #3305 | 11 | 2 |
Geography
Where Matheo is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Matheo. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Matheo ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #703 in 2022.
Across the UK
Matheo in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#703 in 2022
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
Related
Names similar to Matheo
- 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
Matheo: questions and answers
How popular is the name Matheo in the UK right now?
In 2024, Matheo was ranked #1517 for boys in England and Wales, with 17 births registered.
When was Matheo most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 19 babies registered as Matheo in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Matheo?
A masculine given name of Greek origin meaning "gift of God".
How many people are called Matheo in the UK?
A total of 119 babies have been registered as Matheo across the 15 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Matheo most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Matheo ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #703 in 2022. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.