Matt
Matt: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /mรฆt/ ยท [mรฆส(tฬ)]
Meaning and origin of Matt
- A diminutive of the male given name Matthew.
- A diminutive of the male given name Matthias.
How popular is Matt?
Since 1880, 5 girls and 23,887 boys in the U.S. have been named Matt (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #9099 in 1972. Its highest rank for boys was #230 in 1884. In 2025, 29 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Matt
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Sibling name ideas for Matt
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Matt FAQ
What does the name Matt mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Matthew. A diminutive of the male given name Matthias.
How popular is the name Matt?
Since 1880, 5 girls and 23,887 boys in the U.S. have been named Matt (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #9099 in 1972. Its highest rank for boys was #230 in 1884. In 2025, 29 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Matt a boy or girl name?
Matt is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 5 girls and 23,887 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.