Tom vs Matt

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tom

Boy #2,829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"twin"

Origin: Aramaic

English American European

✓ 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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Tom Rank #2,829

Matt Rank #2,802

Matt is more popular, ranked #2802 vs #2829 for Tom.

Is Tom or Matt more popular?

Matt is more popular, ranked #2802 compared to Tom at #2829 in the United States.

What do Tom and Matt mean?

Tom means "twin" (Aramaic origin). Matt means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Tom and Matt boy or girl names?

Tom is primarily a boy name. Matt is primarily a boy name.