Matt vs Tyrus

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
Tyrus Rank #2,619

Tyrus is more popular, ranked #2619 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

Tyrus ___

  • Tyrus James
  • Tyrus Alexander
  • Tyrus Cole
  • Tyrus Wayne
  • Tyrus Lee
  • Tyrus Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Matt

Kate Jake Emma Luke Sarah

If you choose Tyrus

Cyrus Darius Maximus Zara Lyra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matt or Tyrus more popular?

Tyrus is more popular, ranked #2619 compared to Matt at #2802 in the United States.

What do Matt and Tyrus mean?

Matt means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Tyrus means "lord, ruler" (Latin origin).

Are Matt and Tyrus boy or girl names?

Matt is primarily a boy name. Tyrus is primarily a boy name.

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