Richard vs Matilde

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Girl #3,957 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"mighty in battle"

Origin: Old High German

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Richard Rank #232

Matilde Rank #3,957

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #3957 for Matilde.

Is Richard or Matilde more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Matilde at #3957 in the United States.

What do Richard and Matilde mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Matilde means "mighty in battle" (Old High German origin).

Are Richard and Matilde boy or girl names?

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