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Mert vs Matthew

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

Mert Rank #6,346
Matthew Rank #33

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mert or Matthew more popular?

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

What do Mert and Matthew mean?

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

Are Mert and Matthew boy or girl names?

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

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