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Mace vs Matt

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Mace Rank #2,832
Matt Rank #2,802

Matt is more popular, ranked #2802 vs #2832 for Mace.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mace or Matt more popular?

Matt is more popular, ranked #2802 compared to Mace at #2832 in the United States.

What do Mace and Matt mean?

Mace means "heavy club weapon" (Old French origin). Matt means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mace and Matt boy or girl names?

Mace is primarily a boy name. Matt is primarily a boy name.

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