Matt

Boy's name

Matt is a short form of the name Matthew, which is derived from the Hebrew name Matityahu, meaning "gift of Yahweh" or "gift of God."

Meaning Gift of God
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 46 Falling
Peak year 1959

Appears In These Collections

Names Starting With M

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Matt Damon - Actor, "Good Will Hunting"
  • Matt LeBlanc - Actor, "Friends"
  • Matt Groening - Cartoonist, "The Simpsons"
  • Matt Bomer - Actor, "White Collar"
  • Matt Smith - Actor, "Doctor Who"
  • Matt Dillon - Actor, "Crash"
  • Matt Lauer - TV host, "Today Show"
  • Matt Ryan - NFL quarterback, Atlanta Falcons
  • Matt Barnes - NBA player, Golden State Warriors
  • Matt Kenseth - NASCAR driver, 2003 Winston Cup champion

Brothers for Matt

Boy names closely related to Matt

Donny Israel Abel Issac Eden Rocky Mario Mathis

Sisters for Matt

Girl names closely related to Matt

Kadie Roxanne Leslie Celeste Belinda Madelyne Sandi Jenni

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Matt

Ayaan Dollie Dolly Dorotha Dorothea Dorothy Dortha Dorthy

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