| Meaning | gift of God |
| Origin | Greek, Latin, Thai |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 7 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Ma-the-us |
Matheus brings sophisticated European styling to a biblical classic, offering the perfect blend of tradition and distinction. The 'heus' ending provides a melodic quality that sets it apart from the more common Matthew, giving your son an international edge while maintaining instant recognizability. This spelling variation appears in Portuguese and other romance languages, bringing continental elegance to everyday American life.
The name works beautifully across multiple languages and cultures, making it ideal for families with international connections or simply those who appreciate global sensibilities. Matheus sounds equally at home in New York boardrooms and Brazilian beaches, in academic settings and artistic circles. Boys named Matheus often project intelligence and cultural awareness, perhaps reflecting their name's worldly sophistication. The spelling requires occasional correction but never causes real confusion, offering just enough uniqueness without creating pronunciation difficulties.
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| Matheus Cunha | Brazilian footballer |
| Matheus Fernandes | Brazilian footballer |
| Matheus Nachtergaele | Brazilian actor |
| Matheus Leite | Brazilian racing driver |
| Matheus Pereira | Brazilian footballer |
| Matheus Ribeiro | Brazilian journalist |
| Matheus Nicolau | Brazilian mixed martial artist |
| Matheus Savio | Brazilian footballer |
| Matheus Doria | Brazilian footballer |
| Matheus Costa | Brazilian football manager |
| Matheus Henrique | Brazilian footballer |
| Matheus Menezes | Brazilian handball player |
| Matheus Stockl | Brazilian-Italian racing driver |
| Matheus Nascimento | Brazilian footballer |
| Matheus Salazar | Brazilian-Italian footballer |
| Matheus Jesus | Brazilian footballer |
| Matheus Santos | Brazilian basketball player |
| Matheus Ferraz | Brazilian footballer |
| Matheus Rossetto | Brazilian footballer |
| Matheus Grey | from a fantasy novel series |
| Matheus Drake | from a science fiction TV show |
| Matheus Rivera | from a drama movie |
| Matheus Blackwood | from a fantasy book |
| Matheus Anderson | from a mystery novel |
| Matheus Reed | from a thriller film |
| Matheus Sullivan | from a romantic comedy movie |
| Matheus Bennett | from a historical fiction novel |
| Matheus Turner | from an adventure book series |
| Matheus Cunningham | from a crime drama TV series |
| Matheus Fox | from a supernatural-themed book |
| Matheus Parker | from a coming-of-age film |
| Matheus Collins | from a suspenseful TV show |
| Matheus Spencer | from a sci-fi thriller novel |
| Matheus Hayes | from a psychological thriller movie |
| Matheus Sanchez | from a romantic drama book |
| Matheus Cooper | from a mystery TV series |
| Matheus Richardson | from a historical romance novel |
| Matheus Jameson | from a fantasy-adventure movie |
| Matheus Carter | from a crime fiction novel |