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Matilde vs Imelda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matilde

Girl #3,957 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"mighty in battle"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Scandinavian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,957
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Imelda

Girl #3,675 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"powerful in battle, mighty warrior"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Filipino Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,675
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Matilde Rank #3,957
Imelda Rank #3,675

Imelda is more popular, ranked #3675 vs #3957 for Matilde.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matilde or Imelda more popular?

Imelda is more popular, ranked #3675 compared to Matilde at #3957 in the United States.

What do Matilde and Imelda mean?

Matilde means "mighty in battle" (Old High German origin). Imelda means "powerful in battle, mighty warrior" (Germanic origin).

Are Matilde and Imelda boy or girl names?

Matilde is primarily a girl name. Imelda is primarily a girl name.

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