Spelling Variants
Mateus vs Matheus: Which Spelling?
Matheus is Latinized variant of Mateus; same name.
Global Rank #9
Mateus
Origin: Latin
Mateus means "gift of God" and derives from the Hebrew name Mattityahu (מתתיהו), composed of the elements "mat" (gift) and "yahu" (God).
Global Rank #17
Matheus
Origin: Latin
Matheus is the Latinized form of the Greek name Matthias, derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning "gift of God" (from "mattah" meaning gift and "Yah" referring to God).
Which is more popular? Based on real registry rankings, Mateus currently ranks higher globally. Popularity can vary a lot by country — check each name's own page for a full regional breakdown.