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Bray vs Matt

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bray

Boy #2,828 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hill, marshland"

Origin: Old French/English

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,828
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Matt

Boy #2,802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Australian Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,802
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Bray Rank #2,828
Matt Rank #2,802

Matt is more popular, ranked #2802 vs #2828 for Bray.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bray or Matt more popular?

Matt is more popular, ranked #2802 compared to Bray at #2828 in the United States.

What do Bray and Matt mean?

Bray means "hill, marshland" (Old French/English origin). Matt means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bray and Matt boy or girl names?

Bray is primarily a boy name. Matt is primarily a boy name.

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