Matilda vs Norah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matilda

Girl #410 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"mighty in battle"

Origin: Germanic

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Girl #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"honor, honorable"

Origin: Latin via Irish

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Matilda Rank #410

Norah Rank #223

Norah is more popular, ranked #223 vs #410 for Matilda.

Is Matilda or Norah more popular?

Norah is more popular, ranked #223 compared to Matilda at #410 in the United States.

What do Matilda and Norah mean?

Matilda means "mighty in battle" (Germanic origin). Norah means "honor, honorable" (Latin via Irish origin).

Are Matilda and Norah boy or girl names?

Matilda is primarily a girl name. Norah is primarily a girl name.