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Matt vs Mace

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
Mace Rank #2,832

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matt or Mace more popular?

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

What do Matt and Mace mean?

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

Are Matt and Mace boy or girl names?

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

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