Matteo
Meaning of Matteo
Matteo is a male name of Italian origin, pronounced as mah-TEH-oh. This appealing name has seen an increase in popularity in the US over the years, reflecting its charming European flair. The English variations of this name include Matthew and Matthias. As per recent data, Matteo has consistently been within the top 200 most popular names for baby boys since 2016, reaching its highest rank at 165 in 2021. Although it was less common in earlier years - it held a ranking of over 3000 back in the late '80s - it has steadily grown more favored among parents seeking a unique yet classic moniker for their little one.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as mah-TEH-oh (/matˈtɛo/)
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Notable People Named Matteo
| Matteo Rosso Orsini was a Roman aristocrat, politician, diplomat, and Roman Catholic Cardinal, and the nephew of Pope Nicholas III. |
| Matteo Ricci was an Italian Jesuit priest known for his influential work in the Jesuit China missions and was recently honored with the title of Venerable by the Apostolic See. |
| Matteo Berrettini is a successful Italian professional tennis player, known for his high rankings and numerous ATP Tour titles, including an impressive performance at the 2021 Wimbledon Championships. |
| Matteo Pessina is an Italian professional footballer who captains Serie A club Monza and plays for the Italy national team. |
| Matteo Momentè is an Italian footballer currently playing for Cjarlins Muzane. |
| Matteo Lamberti is an accomplished Italian competitive swimmer who has excelled in various events at international competitions, including the World University Games and the World Short Course Championships. |
| Matteo Guendouzi - Matteo Elias Kenzo Guendouzi Olié is a French professional footballer known for his midfield play with Lazio and the France national team. |
| Matteo Francesco Albertone was an Italian general known for leading the Native Brigade during the First Italo-Ethiopian War and being taken prisoner at the battle of Adwa. |
| Matteo Maria Zuppi is the Archbishop of Bologna and a prominent figure in the Catholic Church. |
| Matteo Chinellato is an Italian professional footballer currently playing as a forward for Serie D club Campodarsego. |
| Matteo Manassero is an Italian professional golfer, known for being the youngest player to win a European Tour event and currently playing on the Challenge Tour. |
| Matteo Boniciolli is an Italian basketball coach known for his work with APU Udine in the Italian Serie A2. |
| Matteo Arnaldi is an Italian professional tennis player who achieved a career high ATP singles ranking of world No. 41 and won the Davis Cup with Italy in 2023. |
| Matteo Giovanetti - Matteo Giovannetti, an Italian painter known for his work in Avignon as a member of the papal court, is often associated with the Simone Martini school due to stylistic similarities, though there is no evidence of direct influence. |
| Matteo Lovato is an Italian professional footballer known for his role as a centre-back at Serie A club Salernitana. |
