Will my child share the name Matheo with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 17 UK babies named Matheo per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Matheo in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Matheo becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Matheo is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 559 places over the last five years to #1517 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.

Is Matheo popular in the US as well as the UK?

Matheo is more popular in the US (#856) than in the UK (#1517). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Matheo a popular baby name in the United States?

Matheo ranks #856 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #1517

Matheo

Matheo is a distinctive choice, ranked #1517 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Matheo in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#1517

US Rank #856

About the Name Matheo

Matheo is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 559 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1363 in 2023 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2007.

Matheo is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #856, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.