Why Mateo Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Mateo” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Mateo” is of Hebrew origin. It’s a name commonly given to boys.

Your name in reverse order is “Oetam.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Mtoea.’ How do you pronounce that?

Short Story About a Name

Secret Meaning of Mateo

The true meaning of ‘Mateo’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Mateo is a name that hints you are a humanitarian and generous individual. Turning our world to be a better place to live fascinates you. Use your creative and artistic talents to promote a cause. You are elegant, sophisticated, and stylish in appearance and behavior.

Your heart’s desire is to enjoy a good life and have a good time. Your feeling of happiness and enjoyment of life makes you famous and liked by many. Perhaps this is the reason why you are a natural flirt. You are an entertainer and thrive on expressing your feelings or opinions to others. There is a good mental and emotional balance in your personality.

When people hear the name Mateo, they perceive you as someone who is sympathetic, compassionate, and generous. People feel comfortable with and count on you for support. You don’t care about fashion and are often shabbily dressed. Others see you as a maternal or paternal figure.

You won’t stop until you finish your task. You are a high-energy worker! You fit well in a structured workplace. It makes you feel secure and financially stable. You have a sensible and practical attitude toward life.

Your most likely vocation: artist, dramatist, writer, actor, painter, designer, lecturer, religious zealot, composer, publisher, restaurateur, entertainer, surgeon, tourism director.

Lucky colors: Red, pink, crimson, and other deep shades of red

Lucky gem(s): Bloodstone, garnet, ruby

Lucky day(s): Monday and Friday

Lucky botanicals: Garlic, broom, nettle, onion, wormwood, leeks, mustard seed, pepper

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Is The Name Mateo Popular?

“Mateo” is not a popular baby boy’s name in California as reported in the 1926 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only eight babies in California have the same name as you in 1926. A total of only 17 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 2023 with a total of 11,229 babies. That’s a lot of baby Mateos.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Mateo” was recorded 104,246 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Mateos to occupy the country of St. Vincent & Grenadines with an estimated population of 103,698.

The name first appeared in the year 1904 and given to five newborn babies. (See FAQ) It became a popular name in the year 2015 with a rank of #85 nationwide and was registered 5,028 times as a baby boy’s name. Mateo became a popular boy’s name in the state of New Mexico in the year 2022. It ranked #2 with 117 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 2023 in the state of California with 2,400 baby boys.

This name is a consistent top ranking boy’s name in the state of New Mexico for 14 years from 2010 to 2023 (may not be consecutive).

For the past three decades (1994 to 2023), the name “Mateo” was recorded 102,686 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

Mateo, are you proud of your name? Let’s put that to the ultimate test! Share this page on your social media of choice. Don’t forget to tag your friends. It’s okay to brag about something once in a while.

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