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Origin: Portuguese

Meaning: Gift of God

Mateus is a Portuguese boy’s name meaning “gift of God.” This is the perfect name for your newest little present from the heavens. Mateus is also the Portuguese version of the name Matthew. This special name is shared by Mateus Alves, the Brazilian tennis player, and Mateus dos Anjos, the Brazilian soccer player. Whether baby looks up to these great athletes or turns to the man in the sky for guidance, he can take great inspiration from his name.