Carter vs Matilda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carter

Boy #45 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"One who transports goods by cart; cart driver"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#45
Total SSA Count
6,267
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cart

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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
Nicknames
Tilly, Tilda, Mattie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Carter Rank #45
Matilda Rank #410

Carter is more popular, ranked #45 vs #410 for Matilda.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carter ___

  • Carter James
  • Carter Lee
  • Carter Blake
  • Carter Reid
  • Carter Cole
  • Carter Scott

Matilda ___

  • Matilda Rose
  • Matilda Jane
  • Matilda Grace
  • Matilda Pearl
  • Matilda Eve
  • Matilda Florence

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Carter

Hudson Cooper Harper Avery Mason

If you choose Matilda

Harriet Hugo Beatrice Arthur Clementine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carter or Matilda more popular?

Carter is more popular, ranked #45 compared to Matilda at #410 in the United States.

What do Carter and Matilda mean?

Carter means "One who transports goods by cart; cart driver" (English origin). Matilda means "mighty in battle" (Germanic origin).

Are Carter and Matilda boy or girl names?

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

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