Matt vs Willis

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 #2,686 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American African-American

✓ All Clear

Matt Rank #2,802

Willis Rank #2,686

Willis is more popular, ranked #2686 vs #2802 for Matt.

Is Matt or Willis more popular?

Willis is more popular, ranked #2686 compared to Matt at #2802 in the United States.

What do Matt and Willis mean?

Matt means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Willis means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Matt and Willis boy or girl names?

Matt is primarily a boy name. Willis is primarily a boy name.