Name comparison · boy names
Mateo vs. Matthew
In 2025, Mateo leads at #8 among U.S. boys' names, with Matthew at #32. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Mateo | Matthew |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Rising | Stable |
| 2025 rank | #8 | #32 |
| Babies in 2025 | 11,045 | 7,003 |
| All-time peak | #6 in 2023 | #2 in 1995 |
| Uniqueness score | 5 / 100 | 11 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Nevada (#2) | Florida (#10) |