Adela vs Mattie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adela

Girl #1,096 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, of noble birth"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Czech Polish German English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,096
Total SSA Count
224
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Addie, Della, Ada

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Mattie

Girl #1,057 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew (Matthew root)

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,057
Total SSA Count
235
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Matt, Mat

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Adela Rank #1,096
Mattie Rank #1,057

Mattie is more popular, ranked #1057 vs #1096 for Adela.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adela ___

  • Adela Rose
  • Adela Marie
  • Adela Grace
  • Adela Louise
  • Adela Sofia
  • Adela Elena

Mattie ___

  • Mattie Jo
  • Mattie Lee
  • Mattie Grace
  • Mattie Belle
  • Mattie Ray
  • Mattie Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adela

Leopold Elise Roland Mathilde Otto

If you choose Mattie

Hattie Rosie Nellie Ellie Archie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adela or Mattie more popular?

Mattie is more popular, ranked #1057 compared to Adela at #1096 in the United States.

What do Adela and Mattie mean?

Adela means "noble, of noble birth" (Germanic origin). Mattie means "gift of God" (Hebrew (Matthew root) origin).

Are Adela and Mattie boy or girl names?

Adela is primarily a girl name. Mattie is primarily a girl name.

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