81
Health
77
Success
67
Cheerfulness
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions. Average is about 50; standout names can exceed 100.
Success
77
Morality
53▼
Health
81▲
Warmth
61
Cheerfulness
67
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
82♂
Matt Name Personality
Matt radiates confidence and vitality. This name evokes someone athletic, self-assured, and physically capable. With exceptionally strong health (81 on the 0-100+ research scale) paired with equally impressive success (77 on the 0-100+ research scale), Matt creates a well-rounded first impression. Notably, Matt scores above average across all five perception dimensions, making it one of the more balanced names in our database.
Community Ratings
Classic5.8
Mature3.9
Formal2.7
Upper Class3.3
Urban5.3
Wholesome6.2
Strong7.8
Refined4.2
Strange4.1
Simple8.1
Serious4.1
Nerdy4.6
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 170 ratings.
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Famous People Named Matt
- Matt DamonOscar-winning actor and writer
- Matt LeBlancActor, Joey in Friends
- Matt LauerFormer Today Show host
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Frequently Asked Questions About Matt
What does the name Matt say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Matt scores highest in Health (81 on the 0-100+ research scale) and lowest in Morality (53 on the 0-100+ research scale). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in health and average in morality.
Is Matt a boy name?▾
Matt is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (77), Warmth (61), Morality (53), Health (81), and Cheerfulness (67).
What is the Success rating for the name Matt?▾
Matt has a Success rating of 77 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered very high. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Matt sound?▾
Matt has a Warmth rating of 61 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered high. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Matt compare to other names?▾
Matt's strongest dimension is Health, at 81 on the 0-100+ research scale. The average score across all names is about 50, and standout names can exceed 100 because Name Halo preserves the original research scores. You can compare Matt with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Matt?▾
Notable people named Matt include Matt Damon, Matt LeBlanc and Matt Lauer. Name Halo lists 3 famous Matts with brief descriptions of their achievements.
About the scores: Perception scores are derived from published psychology research conducted in the United States on how names shape first impressions. Scores use the original 0-100+ research scale: average is about 50, scores above 70 are very high, and standout names can exceed 100.
Name perceptions vary by culture, region, and individual experience. These scores reflect US-based perceptions and may differ in other countries. Ratings are for informational and entertainment purposes.