Gift of God
Mateus is the Portuguese form of the Hebrew name Mattanyah, which evolved into the Greek Matthaios and Latin Matthaeus. It shares the same etymological root as the English name Matthew. While Matthew is a perennial classic in the US, Mateus offers a more exotic, international flair while retaining a deeply traditional meaning.
Less common today
Mateus isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,469 in 2007.
Colombian professional footballer
Award-winning Brazilian actor
American actor known for Hostages
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
