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Matthew vs Mert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mert

Boy #6,346 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"manly, courageous"

Origin: Turkish

Cultural Roots

Turkish Azerbaijani

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,346
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Matthew Rank #33
Mert Rank #6,346

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #6346 for Mert.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or Mert more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Mert at #6346 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Mert mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Mert means "manly, courageous" (Turkish origin).

Are Matthew and Mert boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Mert is primarily a boy name.

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