Matt vs Reilly

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

{:type=>:rhyme, :severity=>:medium, :message=>"'Matt' rhymes with 'fat'"}

Reilly

Boy #2,800 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Irish-American Scottish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,800
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Matt Rank #2,802
Reilly Rank #2,800

Reilly is more popular, ranked #2800 vs #2802 for Matt.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matt or Reilly more popular?

Reilly is more popular, ranked #2800 compared to Matt at #2802 in the United States.

What do Matt and Reilly mean?

Matt means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Reilly means "courageous, valiant" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Matt and Reilly boy or girl names?

Matt is primarily a boy name. Reilly is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons