Hunter vs Mattie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hunter

Boy #128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"huntsman, pursuer"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#128
Total SSA Count
2,831
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hunt

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Mattie

Girl #1,057 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew (Matthew root)

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,057
Total SSA Count
235
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Matt, Mat

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Hunter Rank #128
Mattie Rank #1,057

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 vs #1057 for Mattie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hunter ___

  • Hunter James
  • Hunter Cole
  • Hunter Reid
  • Hunter Blake
  • Hunter Scott
  • Hunter Grey

Mattie ___

  • Mattie Jo
  • Mattie Lee
  • Mattie Grace
  • Mattie Belle
  • Mattie Ray
  • Mattie Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hunter

Chase Wyatt Sawyer Parker Harley

If you choose Mattie

Hattie Rosie Nellie Ellie Archie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hunter or Mattie more popular?

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 compared to Mattie at #1057 in the United States.

What do Hunter and Mattie mean?

Hunter means "huntsman, pursuer" (Middle English origin). Mattie means "gift of God" (Hebrew (Matthew root) origin).

Are Hunter and Mattie boy or girl names?

Hunter is primarily a boy name. Mattie is primarily a girl name.

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