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Matt Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Matt

"A diminutive of the male given name Matthew."

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Male 📈 Peak 1959 👥 23,866 in US
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Meaning
A diminutive of the male given name Matthew.
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
23,866
Life Path
Number 9

📖 What Does Matt Mean?

Matt or Mat is a male given name, often used as a nickname for Matthew. Less commonly, it is used as a surname.

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Matt or Mat is a male given name, often used as a nickname for Matthew. Less commonly, it is used as a surname.…

Root Element
Matt
Core Meaning
"A diminutive of the male given name Matthew."
Language

🔢 Numerology of Matt

M 4
A 1
T 2
T 2
SUM 9
9
Life Path
Compassion & Idealism
1
Soul Urge
Independence & Leadership
8
Personality
Power & Ambition

Life Path 9 — Compassion & Idealism: Humanitarian, selfless, and globally-minded.

Gender Distribution

♂ Male100%
♀ Female0%

Based on 23,866 US Social Security records

📈 US Popularity

Total US bearers 23,866
Peak year 1959 (975)
First recorded 1880
Last recorded 2024
Gender Predominantly Male
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Matt" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A diminutive of the male given name Matthew.".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.

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Today (2026)

~23,866 people named Matt in the US. Peaked in 1959 with 975 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Matt?

The Life Path number for Matt is 9, associated with Compassion & Idealism. Soul Urge: 1. Personality: 8.

Is Matt a boy or girl name?

Matt is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.

How many people are named Matt in the US?

Approximately 23,866 people in the United States are named Matt. The name peaked in 1959 with 975 recorded uses.

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