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Matt vs Kory

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
Kory Rank #2,981

Matt is more popular, ranked #2802 vs #2981 for Kory.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matt or Kory more popular?

Matt is more popular, ranked #2802 compared to Kory at #2981 in the United States.

What do Matt and Kory mean?

Matt means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Kory means "hollow, seething pool" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Matt and Kory boy or girl names?

Matt is primarily a boy name. Kory is primarily a boy name.

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