Matt vs Urijah

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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Urijah

Boy #2,627 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my light, my flame is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Religious communities African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,627
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Matt Rank #2,802
Urijah Rank #2,627

Urijah is more popular, ranked #2627 vs #2802 for Matt.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matt or Urijah more popular?

Urijah is more popular, ranked #2627 compared to Matt at #2802 in the United States.

What do Matt and Urijah mean?

Matt means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Urijah means "God is my light, my flame is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Matt and Urijah boy or girl names?

Matt is primarily a boy name. Urijah is primarily a boy name.

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