Matt vs Theodore

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
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Matt

Kate Jake Emma Luke Sarah

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matt or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Matt at #2802 in the United States.

What do Matt and Theodore mean?

Matt means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Matt and Theodore boy or girl names?

Matt is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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