Linda vs Matilda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Linda

Girl #835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beautiful, pretty"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese linda

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Girl #410 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"mighty in battle"

Origin: Germanic

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Linda Rank #835

Matilda Rank #410

Matilda is more popular, ranked #410 vs #835 for Linda.

Is Linda or Matilda more popular?

Matilda is more popular, ranked #410 compared to Linda at #835 in the United States.

What do Linda and Matilda mean?

Linda means "beautiful, pretty" (Spanish/Portuguese linda origin). Matilda means "mighty in battle" (Germanic origin).

Are Linda and Matilda boy or girl names?

Linda is primarily a girl name. Matilda is primarily a girl name.