Mato
Meaning of Mato
Mato is a male name with Croatian origins. It is pronounced as MAH-toh in both Croatian and American English (/ˈmätoʊ/ and /ˈmɑtoʊ/ respectively). The variation of this name is Matko. In the United States, Mato has been given to newborns since at least 2001, with varying occurrences each year. In recent years, it has been ranked around 10,000 in popularity. This unique name carries a sense of cultural richness and individuality for parents seeking an uncommon choice for their baby boys.
Pronunciation
Croatian
- Pronunced as MAH-toh (/ˈmätoʊ/)
American English
- Pronunced as MAH-toh (/ˈmɑtoʊ/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Mato
| Mato Dukovac was a Croatian fighter ace of World War II with 40-44 confirmed victories, who flew for the Air Force of the Independent State of Croatia and the Luftwaffe before defecting to the Soviet Union and later to Italy. |
| Mato Jajalo is a Bosnian professional footballer known for his role as a defensive midfielder at Serie B club Venezia. |
| Mato Franković is a Croatian politician and member of the conservative Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) who has been serving as the mayor of Dubrovnik since 2017. |
| Mato Miloš is a Croatian professional footballer known for his role as a right-back for Ekstraklasa side Widzew Łódź. |
| Mato Stanković is a Croatian futsal coach and former player, currently coaching the Saudi Arabia women's national futsal team. |
