Gift of God
Matteus is a Scandinavian and Portuguese variation of the Hebrew name Mattanyah. It shares the same etymological roots as the more common English Matthew, signifying a child as a divine blessing.
Less common today
Matteus isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,637 in 2007.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American actor known for the series Hostages
Colombian professional footballer
Brazilian television personality
