Find out how popular the first name Mateyo has been for the last 18 years (from 2006 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Mateyo by gender

Based on the last 18 years of data, Mateyo is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Mateyo.

The history of the first name Mateyo

The name Mateyo is a Spanish form of the masculine name Matthew, which is derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu. This name is composed of the Hebrew words "mattan" meaning "gift" and "Yah" being one of the words for God. Thus, the name Matthew means "gift of God."

The name Matthew has its roots in ancient Hebrew culture and the biblical New Testament. It was the name of one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ and the attributed author of the Gospel of Matthew. This gospel account is considered one of the most important texts in Christianity.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Mateyo is in 16th century Spain. It was a common Spanish variant spelling of Matthew during this time period. Some notable individuals with this name include Mateyo Flórez (1481-1553), a Spanish Catholic priest and theologian who served as an advisor to King Charles V.

In the 17th century, Mateyo de Tovar (1618-1698) was a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied several expeditions to the Americas. He is credited with mapping parts of the Pacific coast of North America.

Moving into the 18th century, Mateyo Alemán y Enero (1718-1789) was a Spanish military officer and colonial administrator who served as the governor of Spanish Florida from 1768 to 1781.

In the 19th century, Mateyo Sagasta (1825-1903) was a Spanish politician who served multiple terms as the Prime Minister of Spain between 1881 and 1897, during the reign of King Alfonso XII.

Lastly, Mateyo Gago (1887-1975) was a 20th century Spanish poet and writer who was part of the Generation of '27 literary movement in Spain. His works reflected themes of nature, rural life, and nationalism.

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