Cleo 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

Cleo Rank #603
Matilda Rank #410

Matilda is more popular, ranked #410 vs #603 for Cleo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cleo ___

  • Cleo Rose
  • Cleo Jade
  • Cleo Simone
  • Cleo Fleur
  • Cleo Mae
  • Cleo Pearl

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 Cleo

Felix Theo Jasper Iris Phoebe

If you choose Matilda

Harriet Hugo Beatrice Arthur Clementine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cleo or Matilda more popular?

Matilda is more popular, ranked #410 compared to Cleo at #603 in the United States.

What do Cleo and Matilda mean?

Cleo means "glory, fame" (Greek origin). Matilda means "mighty in battle" (Germanic origin).

Are Cleo and Matilda boy or girl names?

Cleo is primarily a girl name. Matilda is primarily a girl name.

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