Matilda vs Madeline

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matilda

Girl #410 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"mighty in battle"

Origin: Germanic

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Girl #87 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"woman from Magdala"

Origin: Hebrew (Magdalene via French Madeleine)

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Matilda Rank #410

Madeline Rank #87

Madeline is more popular, ranked #87 vs #410 for Matilda.

Is Matilda or Madeline more popular?

Madeline is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Matilda at #410 in the United States.

What do Matilda and Madeline mean?

Matilda means "mighty in battle" (Germanic origin). Madeline means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew (Magdalene via French Madeleine) origin).

Are Matilda and Madeline boy or girl names?

Matilda is primarily a girl name. Madeline is primarily a girl name.