Matt vs Hersh

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

Matt Rank #2,802
Hersh Rank #2,880

Matt is more popular, ranked #2802 vs #2880 for Hersh.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matt or Hersh more popular?

Matt is more popular, ranked #2802 compared to Hersh at #2880 in the United States.

What do Matt and Hersh mean?

Matt means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Hersh means "deer, stag" (Yiddish/Germanic origin).

Are Matt and Hersh boy or girl names?

Matt is primarily a boy name. Hersh is primarily a boy name.

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