Matheus
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Matheus is a Hebrew name meaning “gift of God”. It is a common name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 100% male usage.
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.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Uncommon | 1 in every 82K births |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 4.5K births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 64K births |
| Australia | Uncommon | 1 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
- Total 18 middle names used with Matheus
- 4 girl middle names used with Matheus
- 10 unisex middle names used with Matheus
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
A surname originating as a patronymic
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How to Spell Matheus in ASL
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