Murray vs Matt

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murray

Boy #2,744 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lord of the sea"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English Australian

✓ All Clear

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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Murray Rank #2,744

Matt Rank #2,802

Murray is more popular, ranked #2744 vs #2802 for Matt.

Is Murray or Matt more popular?

Murray is more popular, ranked #2744 compared to Matt at #2802 in the United States.

What do Murray and Matt mean?

Murray means "lord of the sea" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Matt means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Murray and Matt boy or girl names?

Murray is primarily a boy name. Matt is primarily a boy name.