Matt vs Terence

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
Terence Rank #2,926

Matt is more popular, ranked #2802 vs #2926 for Terence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matt or Terence more popular?

Matt is more popular, ranked #2802 compared to Terence at #2926 in the United States.

What do Matt and Terence mean?

Matt means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Terence means "smooth, tender" (Latin/Oscan origin).

Are Matt and Terence boy or girl names?

Matt is primarily a boy name. Terence is primarily a boy name.

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