Charli vs Matilda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charli

Girl #524 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free woman, strong"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#524
Total SSA Count
587
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Char

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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

Charli Rank #524
Matilda Rank #410

Matilda is more popular, ranked #410 vs #524 for Charli.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charli ___

  • Charli Mae
  • Charli Rose
  • Charli Grace
  • Charli Jane
  • Charli Rae
  • Charli Ann

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 Charli

Milo Finn Billie Frankie Remi

If you choose Matilda

Harriet Hugo Beatrice Arthur Clementine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charli or Matilda more popular?

Matilda is more popular, ranked #410 compared to Charli at #524 in the United States.

What do Charli and Matilda mean?

Charli means "free woman, strong" (Germanic origin). Matilda means "mighty in battle" (Germanic origin).

Are Charli and Matilda boy or girl names?

Charli is primarily a girl name. Matilda is primarily a girl name.

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