Matt vs Tom

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matt

Boy #2,802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Australian Canadian

15 High Risk

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Boy #2,829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"twin"

Origin: Aramaic

English American European

✓ All Clear

Matt Rank #2,802

Tom Rank #2,829

Matt is more popular, ranked #2802 vs #2829 for Tom.

Is Matt or Tom more popular?

Matt is more popular, ranked #2802 compared to Tom at #2829 in the United States.

What do Matt and Tom mean?

Matt means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Tom means "twin" (Aramaic origin).

Are Matt and Tom boy or girl names?

Matt is primarily a boy name. Tom is primarily a boy name.