US Popularity:5997
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:Gift of God, gift of Yahweh
Matt is a boy’s name of Hebrew origin. While the title stems from Matthew, this once-nickname fits perfectly into the list of short and sweet takes on traditional titles. While Matt has reached standalone status, it still holds the meanings “gift of God” and “gift of Yahweh.” If you want to give baby a name that ties them to their faith, then this might be a perfect choice. The name is prominent in Hollywood thanks to stars like Matt Damon and Matt LeBlanc, along with an array of sportspeople and creatives alike. Thanks to this, baby Matt will have plenty of people to inspire whatever his inner gift may be.

Famous People Named Matt

Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
  • Matt Damon
    Actor
  • Matt Groening
    Cartoonist

How Popular Is The Name Matt?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Matt is currently #4388 on The Bump
Boy:Matt is currently #2463 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Matt is currently #5997 in U.S. births
Boy:Matt is currently #2779 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#2779
in 2023
+ 661
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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