Charlotte vs Matilda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Charlotte Rank #4
Matilda Rank #410

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #410 for Matilda.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

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 Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Matilda

Harriet Hugo Beatrice Arthur Clementine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Matilda more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Matilda at #410 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Matilda mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Matilda means "mighty in battle" (Germanic origin).

Are Charlotte and Matilda boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Matilda is primarily a girl name.

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