Saint vs Matilda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Saint

Boy #282 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God"

Origin: Latin via Old French

Cultural Roots

American Celebrity culture

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #282
Total SSA Count: 1,195
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Saint Rank #282

Matilda Rank #410

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 vs #410 for Matilda.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint or Matilda more popular?

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 compared to Matilda at #410 in the United States.

What do Saint and Matilda mean?

Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin). Matilda means "mighty in battle" (Germanic origin).

Are Saint and Matilda boy or girl names?

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

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