Matt: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Matt – Meaning: gift of God – Origin: Hebrew (short form of Matthew) – Pronunciation: MAT


Matt is a Hebrew (short form of Matthew) name used for both boys and girls meaning “gift of God”.

Meaning & Origin of Matt

Meaning: Gift of God.

Origin: Hebrew (short form of Matthew).

How to Pronounce Matt

Phonetic: MAT   IPA: /mæt/

Popularity of Matt

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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