Mateo is a masculine given name, a form of

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used in

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and Croatian, similar to the Italian form

Matteo Matteo is the Italian form of the given name Matthew. Another form is Mattia. The Hebrew meaning of Matteo is "gift of god". Matteo can also be used as a patronymic surname, often in the forms of de Matteo, De Matteo or DeMatteo, meaning " escen ...

. Notable people with the name include: * Master Mateo (c. 1150–c. 1200/1217), sculptor and architect who worked in the Iberian Peninsula *

Mateo Aimerich Mateo Aimerich (1715–1799) was a philologist born in Bordils, Province of Girona, Spain. Life He entered the Society of Jesus at eighteen, and, having finished his studies, taught philosophy and theology in several colleges of his Order. He ...

(1715–1799), Spanish philologist *

Mateo Alemán : ''Aleman is sometimes used to refer to German.'' Mateo Alemán y del Nero (September 15471615?) was a Spanish novelist and writer. Biography Alemán was born in Seville, Andalucía, where he graduated from the University in 1564. He later st ...

(1547–1615?), Spanish novelist and writer * Mateo Bertoša (born 1988), Croatian footballer * Mateo Cañellas (born 1972), Spanish middle distance runner and politician, known as Mateu Cañellas * Mateo A. T. Caparas (1923–2020), Filipino lawyer *

Mateo Cassierra Zander Mateo Cassierra Cabezas (born 13 April 1997) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Russian club Zenit St. Petersburg. Career Deportivo Cali Cassierra made his debut for Deportivo Cali in 2015. Despite havin ...

(born 1997), Colombian football striker * Mateo Castellano (born 1996), Argentine football midfielder * Mateo Chiarino, Uruguayan actor and writer *

Mateo Corbo Mateo Andres Corbo Sottolano (born April 21, 1976 in Montevideo) is a Uruguayan former footballer who played as a left full back. Biography Corbo played for A-League club Newcastle United Jets for the inaugural A-League season. He previously ...

(born 1976), Uruguayan footballer *

Mateo Correa Magallanes Mateo Correa Magallanes (also known as Mateo Correa, Fr. Correa; July 23, 1866 – February 6, 1927) was a Knight of Columbus, of Council 2140. Correa was born at Tepechitlán, Zacatecas, Mexico. He attended the seminary at Zacatecas on a sch ...

(1866–1927), Mexican Roman Catholic priest and martyr *

Mateo de Angulo Mateo De Angulo Velasco (born June 18, 1990, in Cali) is a Colombian swimmer, who specialized in long-distance freestyle events. He is a 2010 NJCAA Men's Swimmer of the Year, and nine-time NJCAA champion. He also holds Colombian records in all t ...

(born 1990), Colombian swimmer * Mateo de Toro Zambrano, 1st Count of La Conquista (1727–1811), Royal Governor of Chile *

Mateo de Sagade de Bugueyro Mateo may refer to: People ;Name * Mateo (given name) * Mateo (surname) ;People named Mateo * Mateo (singer) (born 1986), former stage name of American pop/R&B singer-songwriter Arts, entertainment, and media * ''Mateo'' (1937 film), a 1937 Argent ...

(1605–1672), Spanish Roman Catholic prelate * Mateo Delmastro (born 2000), Argentine badminton player *

Mateo Elías Nieves Castillo Mateo Elías Nieves Castillo (21 September 1882 – 10 March 1928) was a Mexican Roman Catholic priest who was also a member of the Order of Saint Augustine who assumed the name of Elias del Socorro when he became a member of the order. Pope John ...

(1882–1928), Mexican Roman Catholic priest * Mateo Flecha el Joven (c. 1530–1604), Spanish composer *

Mateo Flecha Mateo Flecha (Catalan: Mateu Fletxa) (1481–1553) was a Catalan composer born in Kingdom of Aragon, in the region of Prades. He is sometimes known as "El Viejo" (the elder) to distinguish him from his nephew, Mateo Flecha "El Joven" (the younger) ...

(1481–1553), composer born in Kingdom of Aragon *

Mateo Flores Doroteo Guamuch Flores, also called Mateo Flores (February 11, 1922 – August 11, 2011), was a Guatemalan long-distance runner who won several international events, including the Boston Marathon in 1952. Career Guamuch was born in Cotió, ...

(1922–2011), Guatemalan long-distance runner *

Mateo Frazier Mateo Frazier (born June 15, 1977) is an American writer, director, producer. He is best known for co-writing and directing the 2013 Lionsgate film '' Blaze You Out'' and producing the 2014 Sundance film ''Drunktown's Finest''. Early life Frazie ...

(born 1977), American writer, director, and producer *

Mateo García Mateo Ezequiel García (born 10 September 1996) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a winger for Liga MX club Atlas. Career Instituto Born in Córdoba, García graduated from Instituto's youth setup. He made his first team de ...

(born 1996), Argentine footballer *

Mateo Gil Mateo Gil Rodríguez (born 23 September 1972, Las Palmas, Spain) is a Spanish film director, screenwriter, second unit director, assistant director, cinematographer, editor and producer. He co-wrote most of Alejandro Amenábar's films with him, ...

(born 1972), Spanish film director, screenwriter, and cinematographer *

Mateo Gil (conquistador) Mateo Gil () was a Spanish conquistador, who served as ''alcalde'' and ''regidor'' of Santa Fe, Argentina, during the Viceroyalty of Peru. Born in Jaraicejo, Gil had arrived at Río de la Plata in the expedition of Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca. ...

, Spanish conquistador, Alcalde and Regidor of Santa Fe, Argentina during the Viceroyalty of Peru *

Mateo González Manrique Mateo González Manrique was a soldier who served as governor of West Florida between 1813 and 1815. During his administration he helped the British in their fight against the Americans in the War of 1812, providing them with troops and slaves, an ...

, Spanish soldier and colonial governor of West Florida between 1813 and 1815 *

Mateo Gucci Mateo Gucci (c. 1500 – c. 1550) was a Polish-Italian Renaissance architect and sculptor. He rebuilt the Old Synagogue in the Kraków suburb of Kazimierz, and he may have worked on the Wawel Castle. He is believed to have died in 1550, ac ...

(c. 1500 – c. 1550), Polish-Italian Renaissance architect and sculptor * Mateo Guez, French-Canadian director, writer, photographer and producer *

Mateo Hasa Mateo Hasa (born 23 May 1993) is an Albanian football player A football player or footballer is a sportsperson who plays one of the different types of football. The main types of football are association football, American football, Canad ...

(born 1993), Albanian football player *

Mateo Hrvatin Mateo Hrvatin (born 15 August 1980 in Rijeka) is a former Croatian team handball, handballer, who played as left winger for RK Zamet, RK Zagreb, CO Zagreb and RK Crikvenica. He was selected by the Croatia men's national handball team, Croatian nat ...

(born 1980), Croatian handballer * Mateo Jover, Bronze Wolf Award recipient * Mateo Leal de Ayala (1560–1627), Spanish noblemen, mayor, and governor * Mateo Malupo (born 1988), Tongan rugby union player * José Manuel Mateo (born 1975), Spanish football defender *

Mateo Martinic Mateo Martinić Beroš (born 20 October 1931) is a Chilean historian, politician and lawyer of Croatian descent. He has primarily dealt with the history of Magallanes Region. He entered the University of Chile in 1953 studying briefly pedagogy befo ...

(born 1931), Chilean historian, politician and lawyer * Matéo Maximoff (1917–1999), French writer and Evangelical pastor of Romani ethnicity *

Mateo Messina Mateo Messina is an American composer perhaps best known for his soundtrack to the 2007 film ''Juno''. The film won a Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for Motion Picture, Television, or Other Visual Media. Messina has scored o ...

(born 1972), American composer * Mateo Míguez Adán (born 1987), Spanish footballer * Matéo Mornar (born 1946), French sculptor of contemporary art * Mateo Morrison (born 1946), Dominican writer, lawyer, poet and essayist *

Mateo Musacchio Mateo Pablo Musacchio (, ; born 26 August 1990) is an Argentine former footballer who plays as a central defender. He spent most of his professional career with Villarreal after signing as a 19-year-old, going on to appear in 249 competitive mat ...

(born 1990), Argentine professional footballer * Mateo Pavlović (born 1990), Croatian football defender * Mateo Pinello (died 1569), Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Cuzco (1565–1569) *

Mateo Poljak Mateo Hrvatsko Poljak (; born 10 September 1989) is a Croats, Croatian Association football, footballer who last played as a Midfielder#Defensive midfielder, Defensive midfielder for Mt Druitt Town Rangers FC, Mt Druitt Town Rangers. Club career ...

(born 1989), Croatian footballer * Mateo Pumacahua (1740–1815), Peruvian revolutionary * Mateo Qares, Tanzanian politician, cabinet minister and member of Parliament for Babati constituency *

Mateo Restrepo Mateo Restrepo Mejia (born April 29, 1997) is a former soccer player. Born in Colombia, he represented Canada internationally at the U17 and U18 levels. Early life Restrepo was in La Ceja, Colombia, and lived there until the age of five, w ...

(born 1997), Canadian soccer player *

Mateo Romero (artist) Mateo Romero (born 1966) is a Native American painter. He was born in Berkeley, California, and is a member of the Cochiti Pueblo. Background Mateo Romero was born on December 9, 1966. His father, Santiago Romero was a Southern Keresan Cochiti a ...

(born 1966), Native American painter *

Mateo Romero (composer) Mateo Romero (ca. 1575 – 1647) was a Belgian-born Spanish composer of Baroque music and master of the royal chapel. Biography Romero was born as Mathieu Rosmarin in Liège, Belgium, and, following the early death of his father was, like many ...

(c. 1575–1647), Belgian-born Spanish composer of Baroque music * Mateo Rosas de Oquendo (c. 1559–1612), Peruvian satirist * Mateo Roskam (born 1987), Croatian footballer * Mateo Sanguinetti (born 1992), Uruguayan rugby union player *

Mateo Sanz Lanz Mateo Sanz Lanz (born 6 November 1993) is a Spanish-born Swiss windsurfer. He competed for Switzerland at the 2016 Summer Olympics, placing 14th in the men's RS:X event, and at the 2020 Summer Olympics, placing 8th in the men's RS:X event. Sa ...

(born 1993), Swiss sailor * Mateo Silić (born 1984), Croatian footballer * Mateo Sušić (born 1990), Bosnian football midfielder * Mateo Túnez (born 1989), Spanish motorcycle road racer *

Mateo Vidal Mateo Lucas Vidal Medina (17 October 1780 in Montevideo – 8 January 1855 in Buenos Aires) was a Uruguayan priest and politician. Elected deputy to the Assembly of the Year XIII. Later he took part in the Constituent Assembly that drafted the Ar ...

(1780–1855), Uruguayan priest and politician * Mateo Zefi (born 1994), Albanian football player

Fictional characters

*Mateo Santos, on '' All My Children'' *Mateo Solano Villanueva, on The CW's ''

Jane the Virgin ''Jane the Virgin'' is an American romantic comedy-drama and satirical telenovela developed by Jennie Snyder Urman. The series premiered October 13, 2014, on The CW and concluded on July 31, 2019. It is a loose adaptation of the Venezuelan t ...

Fictional characters

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