Mat Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Mat Name at a Glance

Name	Mat
Meaning	Diminutive of Matthew: Gift of the Lord. In the bible Mathew was one of the 12 apostles. He wrote the first gospel account of the life of Jesus.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Mat Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Mat means “Diminutive of Matthew: Gift of the Lord. In the bible Mathew was one of the 12 apostles. He wrote the first gospel account of the life of Jesus”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Mat Name Origin

Our database records Mat under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Mat a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Mat is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Mat

When considering Mat for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.