Mate
- Pronunciation
- [Ma-te]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Gift From God
- Origin
- Hebrew
Mate Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 75 baby boys have been named Mate. The name peaked in 2016 with 8 US births that year (rank #9393).
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4-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Mate's exact length and starting letter: Maat, Mace, Maci, Mack, Macy.
Quick Facts About Mate
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matt | Gift Of God. | Male | English |
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Compare Mate to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Mate against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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