Meaning & Origin of the name Matheus

Matheus is a name of Hebrew origin, representing a regional form of Matthew. It derives from the root Matityahu, meaning gift of God, which reflects its historical connection to the apostle Matthew. The name transitioned through Greek and Latin linguistic channels before establishing itself as a standard form in various cultural spheres.

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Gender Usage of the Name Matheus

Overall Gender Classification Methodology

Matheus is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.

Popularity of the Name Matheus

Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.

Overall PopularityMethodology

Matheus is listed under Common Boy Names worldwide. Its overall popularity is supported by stronger usage in United Kingdom across the available regional markets.

Popularity of Matheus by region
RegionPopularityBirth Frequency
United StatesUncommon1 in every 82K births
United KingdomCommon1 in every 4.5K births
CanadaCommon1 in every 64K births
AustraliaUncommon1 in every 815K births

Ranking OverviewMethodology

Matheus ranked #2,131 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #689 in 2024 — a drop of 1,442 places. Matheus is uncommon in official lists but appears occasionally.

Historically, its best recorded position was #585 in 2016. Its lowest recorded position was #7,371 in 1996. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name rose 867 places (from #2,998 to #2,131).

Characteristics of the Name Matheus

Pronunciation & StructureMethodology

Phonetic Source
CMU
Syllables
2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
Length
7 letters — Long Boy Names
Starts with
M — Boy Names Starting with M
Ends with
s — Boy Names Ending in “s”

Name AestheticMethodology

Matheus is a two-syllable name featuring a robust final z sound that contributes to a Strong & Powerful aesthetic. It is strongly linked to prominent figures in Brazilian football, including Matheus Cunha.

Middle Names For Matheus

Middle names used with MatheusMethodology

Matheus is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Matheus Rafael · Matheus Yukio · Matheus Nicolas

Middle name suggestions for MatheusMethodology

Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Matheus is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “r”.

Examples: Matheus Roger · Matheus Randy · Matheus Rufus · Matheus Ruben · Matheus Roman. View all 81 suggested middle names.

Names Similar to Matheus

Sound Like Matheus Finder

Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Mathias · Mathis · Mathys · View all 17 names

Spelled Like Matheus Finder

Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Matheu · Mathews · Matheos · View all 11 names

Same Starting Sound Finder

Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Michael · Matthew · Mark · View all Top 100 names

Rhymes With Matheus Finder

Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: James · Charles · Miles · View all Top 100 names

Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder

Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Robert · Michael · William · View all Top 100 names

Dictionary & Etymology of “Matheus”

Dictionary Meaning of "Matheus"Methodology

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