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Imelda vs Matilde

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Imelda

Girl #3,675 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"powerful in battle, mighty warrior"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Filipino Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,675
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Matilde

Girl #3,957 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"mighty in battle"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Scandinavian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,957
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Imelda Rank #3,675
Matilde Rank #3,957

Imelda is more popular, ranked #3675 vs #3957 for Matilde.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Imelda or Matilde more popular?

Imelda is more popular, ranked #3675 compared to Matilde at #3957 in the United States.

What do Imelda and Matilde mean?

Imelda means "powerful in battle, mighty warrior" (Germanic origin). Matilde means "mighty in battle" (Old High German origin).

Are Imelda and Matilde boy or girl names?

Imelda is primarily a girl name. Matilde is primarily a girl name.

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