Magdalena vs Matilda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Magdalena

Girl #836 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"woman from Magdala"

Origin: Hebrew Migdal (tower)

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Girl #410 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"mighty in battle"

Origin: Germanic

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Magdalena Rank #836

Matilda Rank #410

Matilda is more popular, ranked #410 vs #836 for Magdalena.

Is Magdalena or Matilda more popular?

Matilda is more popular, ranked #410 compared to Magdalena at #836 in the United States.

What do Magdalena and Matilda mean?

Magdalena means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew Migdal (tower) origin). Matilda means "mighty in battle" (Germanic origin).

Are Magdalena and Matilda boy or girl names?

Magdalena is primarily a girl name. Matilda is primarily a girl name.