Matt vs Reilly

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matt

Boy #2,802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Australian Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,802
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Matt Rank #2,802
Reilly Rank #2,728

Reilly is more popular, ranked #2728 vs #2802 for Matt.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Matt ___

  • Matt James
  • Matt Thomas
  • Matt William
  • Matt Daniel
  • Matt Joseph
  • Matt Ryan

Reilly ___

  • Reilly Grace
  • Reilly Ann
  • Reilly Mae
  • Reilly Kate
  • Reilly Claire
  • Reilly Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Matt

Kate Jake Emma Luke Sarah

If you choose Reilly

Finn Caitlin Declan Sienna Aidan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matt or Reilly more popular?

Reilly is more popular, ranked #2728 compared to Matt at #2802 in the United States.

What do Matt and Reilly mean?

Matt means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Reilly means "courageous, valiant" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Matt and Reilly boy or girl names?

Matt is primarily a boy name. Reilly is primarily a girl name.

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