Matt
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Matt is a Hebrew name meaning “gift of God”. It is a common name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 100% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Matt
Matt is a name of Hebrew origin, traditionally meaning gift of God. It functions as a truncated form of Matthew, which stems from the term Matityahu. The name transitioned into English through the Gospel of Matthew, one of the primary canonical texts of the New Testament. Over centuries, this abbreviated form gained autonomy in naming conventions, independent of its full ecclesiastical counterpart.
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Gender Usage of the Name Matt
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Matt is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Matt
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Matt is listed under Common Boy Names worldwide. Its overall popularity is supported by stronger usage in United Kingdom across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Uncommon | 1 in every 121K births |
| United Kingdom | Popular | 1 in every 3.3K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 9.9K births |
| Australia | Common | 1 in every 76K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Matt ranked #1,485 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #1,939 in 2024 — an improvement of 454 places. Matt shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.
Historically, its best recorded position was #289 in 1994. Its lowest recorded position was #1,939 in 2024. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -780 places (from #705 to #1,485).
Name StyleMethodology
Matt is classified as Timeless Boy Names because it appears across 99% of recorded years, averages 264 births per year over its full timeline, and still averages 282 births per year recently.Characteristics of the Name Matt
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 1 syllable — One-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 4 letters — Short Boy Names
- Starts with
- M — Boy Names Starting with M
- Ends with
- t — Boy Names Ending in “t”
Name AestheticMethodology
Matt is a single-syllable name with a sharp terminal consonant, providing a direct and simple phonetic profile. Commonly associated with Matthew the Apostle, it carries a Grounded & Earthy aesthetic. This brevity makes the name feel universally approachable and consistent.
Middle Names For Matt
Middle names used with MattMethodology
Matt is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Matt Allen · Matt Edward · Matt James · Matt Ryan · Matt DouglasView all 96 boy middle names.
- Total 161 middle names used with Matt
- 21 girl middle names used with Matt
- 40 unisex middle names used with Matt
Middle name suggestions for MattMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Matt is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “j”.
Examples: Matt Joseph · Matt Junior · Matt Gerald · Matt Justin · Matt Julius. View all 175 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Matt
Sound Like Matt Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Matthew · Mateo · Matteo · View all 84 names
Spelled Like Matt Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Matty · Matti · Mate · View all 5 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Michael · Matthew · Mark · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Matt Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Robert · Scott · Albert · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: James · John · Charles · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Matt”
Dictionary Meaning of "Matt"Methodology
Alternative spelling of matte
Examples
- Outside the sky was low and hard and cold, with a matt texture I recognized from when I'd lived around here.
More Info
How to Spell Matt in ASL
- M
- a
- t
- t
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