Caterina vs Matilde

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matilde

Girl #3,957 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"mighty in battle"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Scandinavian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,957
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Tilde, Mati, Tillie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Caterina Rank #4,039
Matilde Rank #3,957

Matilde is more popular, ranked #3957 vs #4039 for Caterina.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Caterina ___

  • Caterina Rose
  • Caterina Marie
  • Caterina Sofia
  • Caterina Grace
  • Caterina Elena
  • Caterina Lucia

Matilde ___

  • Matilde Rose
  • Matilde Elena
  • Matilde Lucia
  • Matilde Sofia
  • Matilde Clara
  • Matilde Beatriz

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Caterina

Lucia Isabella Lorenzo Marco Valentina

If you choose Matilde

Isadora Lorenzo Beatrice Sebastiano Fiamma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caterina or Matilde more popular?

Matilde is more popular, ranked #3957 compared to Caterina at #4039 in the United States.

What do Caterina and Matilde mean?

Caterina means "pure, unsullied" (Greek origin). Matilde means "mighty in battle" (Old High German origin).

Are Caterina and Matilde boy or girl names?

Caterina is primarily a girl name. Matilde is primarily a girl name.

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