Becky vs Mathilda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mathilda

Girl #4,583 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"mighty in battle"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,583
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mattie, Tillie, Tilda

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Becky Rank #4,493
Mathilda Rank #4,583

Becky is more popular, ranked #4493 vs #4583 for Mathilda.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Becky ___

  • Becky Lynn
  • Becky Jo
  • Becky Sue
  • Becky Anne
  • Becky Marie
  • Becky Jane

Mathilda ___

  • Mathilda Rose
  • Mathilda Jane
  • Mathilda Grace
  • Mathilda Claire
  • Mathilda Blythe
  • Mathilda Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Becky

Pam Sandy Cindy Debbie Tammy

If you choose Mathilda

Beatrice Adelaide Wilhelmina Edmund Leopold

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Becky or Mathilda more popular?

Becky is more popular, ranked #4493 compared to Mathilda at #4583 in the United States.

What do Becky and Mathilda mean?

Becky means "captivating beauty (ensnaring)" (Hebrew origin). Mathilda means "mighty in battle" (Germanic origin).

Are Becky and Mathilda boy or girl names?

Becky is primarily a girl name. Mathilda is primarily a girl name.

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