Matt
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Of Mars, warlike
Origin: Latin/English
Popularity: Ranked #3818 in 2025 with 29 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Marty. Shares the meaning 'Of Mars, warlike.'
Similar names: maat, matti, mattie, matty, marta, marti, martie, marty
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Matt? About 1 in 114,776 babies born in 2025 were named Matt, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Matt
What does the name Matt mean?
Matt means “Of Mars, warlike” from Latin/English roots.
What is the origin of the name Matt?
Matt has Latin/English origin. The traditional meaning is “Of Mars, warlike”.
How popular is Matt?
Matt ranked #3757 in 2025 — given to 29 babies that year.
When was Matt most popular?
Matt peaked in 1959 with 975 babies registered that year.
Is Matt a boy or girl name?
Matt is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Matts in registered births are male.
Is the name Matt rising or falling in popularity?
Matt has fallen 678 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #3079 in 2020 to #3757 in 2025.
How long has Matt been recorded?
Matt appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.