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Norah vs Matilda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Norah

Girl #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"honor, honorable"

Origin: Latin via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English Arabic Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#223
Total SSA Count
1,374
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Matilda

Girl #410 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"mighty in battle"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Germanic English Australian Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#410
Total SSA Count
769
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Norah Rank #223
Matilda Rank #410

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Norah or Matilda more popular?

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

What do Norah and Matilda mean?

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

Are Norah and Matilda boy or girl names?

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

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