Matilda vs Lydia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matilda

Girl #410 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"mighty in battle"

Origin: Germanic

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Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Matilda Rank #410

Lydia Rank #97

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #410 for Matilda.

Is Matilda or Lydia more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Matilda at #410 in the United States.

What do Matilda and Lydia mean?

Matilda means "mighty in battle" (Germanic origin). Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin).

Are Matilda and Lydia boy or girl names?

Matilda is primarily a girl name. Lydia is primarily a girl name.