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Matt vs Ike

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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Ike

Boy #2,970 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"short form of Isaac"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,970
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Matt Rank #2,802
Ike Rank #2,970

Matt is more popular, ranked #2802 vs #2970 for Ike.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matt or Ike more popular?

Matt is more popular, ranked #2802 compared to Ike at #2970 in the United States.

What do Matt and Ike mean?

Matt means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Ike means "short form of Isaac" (Hebrew origin).

Are Matt and Ike boy or girl names?

Matt is primarily a boy name. Ike is primarily a boy name.

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