Matilda vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matilda

Girl #410 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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Matilda Rank #410

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #410 for Matilda.

Is Matilda or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Matilda at #410 in the United States.

What do Matilda and Richard mean?

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

Are Matilda and Richard boy or girl names?

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