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Mateus Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Mateus

"Mateus is a Portuguese given name and surname, equivalent to the English Matthew"

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Male 📈 Peak 2007 👥 948 in US
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Meaning
Mateus is a Portuguese given name and surname, equivalent to the English Matthew
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
948
Life Path
Number 7

📖 What Does Mateus Mean?

Mateus is a Portuguese given name and surname, equivalent to the English Matthew. Notable people with the name include:

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Mateus is a Portuguese given name and surname, equivalent to the English Matthew. Notable people with the name include:…

Root Element
Mateus
Core Meaning
"Mateus is a Portuguese given name and surname, equivalent to the English Matthew"
Language

🔢 Numerology of Mateus

M 4
A 1
T 2
E 5
U 3
S 1
SUM 7
7
Life Path
Wisdom & Introspection
9
Soul Urge
Compassion & Idealism
7
Personality
Wisdom & Introspection

Life Path 7 — Wisdom & Introspection: Analytical, spiritual, and truth-seeking.

Gender Distribution

♂ Male100%
♀ Female0%

Based on 948 US Social Security records

📈 US Popularity

Total US bearers 948
Peak year 2007 (52)
First recorded 1994
Last recorded 2024
Gender Predominantly Male
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Mateus" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Mateus is a Portuguese given name and surname, equivalent to the English Matthew".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.

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Today (2026)

~948 people named Mateus in the US. Peaked in 2007 with 52 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Mateus?

The Life Path number for Mateus is 7, associated with Wisdom & Introspection. Soul Urge: 9. Personality: 7.

Is Mateus a boy or girl name?

Mateus is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.

How many people are named Mateus in the US?

Approximately 948 people in the United States are named Mateus. The name peaked in 2007 with 52 recorded uses.

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