Mathilda vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mathilda

Girl #4,583 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"mighty in battle"

Origin: Germanic

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Mathilda Rank #4,583

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #4583 for Mathilda.

Is Mathilda or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Mathilda at #4583 in the United States.

What do Mathilda and Richard mean?

Mathilda means "mighty in battle" (Germanic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Mathilda and Richard boy or girl names?

Mathilda is primarily a girl name. Richard is primarily a boy name.