Matt vs Arlan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matt

Boy #2,802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Australian Canadian

15 High Risk

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Boy #2,775 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Old Irish

American English

✓ All Clear

Matt Rank #2,802

Arlan Rank #2,775

Arlan is more popular, ranked #2775 vs #2802 for Matt.

Is Matt or Arlan more popular?

Arlan is more popular, ranked #2775 compared to Matt at #2802 in the United States.

What do Matt and Arlan mean?

Matt means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Arlan means "pledge, oath" (Old Irish origin).

Are Matt and Arlan boy or girl names?

Matt is primarily a boy name. Arlan is primarily a boy name.