Matt

Matt is a masculine given name that is most often a short form of Matthew, though it is frequently used as an independent given name. The name Matthew derives from the Hebrew name Matityahu, meaning "gift of Yahweh" or "gift of God," and entered Western usage via Latin and Greek forms such as Matthaeus and Matthaios. In English-speaking countries, Matt has been a popular informal form since the 20th century and remains common in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. The name has also given rise to variants such as Matty or Mattie, and in other languages forms like Matti (Finnish) or Mats (Swedish/Danish).

Notable people named Matt include actor Matt Damon (born 1970), cartoonist and creator Matt Groening (born 1954), actor Matt Smith (born 1982), actor Matt LeBlanc (born 1967), actor Matt Bomer (born 1977), and baseball player Matt Holliday (born 1980). In fiction, Matt Murdock is the alter ego of the superhero Daredevil.