Matt
English · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Matt
Matt is a shortened form of Matthew, derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu (מתתיהו), meaning "gift of God" from the elements "matt" (gift) and "yahu" (God).
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Etymology
Matt is a shortened form of Matthew, derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu (מתתיהו), meaning "gift of God" from the elements "matt" (gift) and "yahu" (God). The name is primarily used in Christian, Jewish, and secular Western cultures, with particular prominence in English-speaking countries; it gained widespread use partly through Saint Matthew the Apostle and Evangelist in Christian tradition.
Matt currently ranks #3,818 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1959.
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