Matheus

Meaning: Gift of God
Origin: Dutch/Portuguese (from Hebrew, via Latin Matthaeus) — Via Latin Matthaeus, from Hebrew Mattityahu

Boy's name · #2201 in the US (2025) · Trending

Popularity over time

Matheus is moving up the charts. First recorded in 1988, it stood at #2201 in 2025; about 1,700 boys have been named Matheus along the way.

Across the states

In recent years, Matheus ran about 8× its national rate in Massachusetts.

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 4 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Around the world

See how Matheus ranks in other countries and regions.

#240 in Ecuador (2025) · #243 in Norway (2025) · #419 in Sweden (2025) · #697 in Switzerland (2025) · #772 in Ireland (2025) · #2,016 in France (2025) · #2,821 in England & Wales (2025) · #2,452 in Canada (2024).

Famous Matheuses

Matheus Cunha — Brazilian association football player (born 1999)
Matheus Nunes — Portuguese footballer (born 1998)
Matheus Fernandes — Brazilian association football player
Matheus Leite Nascimento — Brazilian footballer
Matheus Pereira — Brazilian association football player (born 1996)

In stories & tradition

Matheus — Princess Caprice (musical stage work)

What Matheuses become

Among 289 notable people named Matheus:

Sports figures appear 3.03× more often than among typical names — e.g. Matheus Cunha, Brazilian association football player (born 1999).

Similar names: Antoni · Mattheo · Sylis · Tidus · Manolo · Zacchaeus

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