Colette vs Matilda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colette

Girl #400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek via French

Cultural Roots

French English Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#400
Total SSA Count
789
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Coco, Lettie, Letty

Playground Safety Score

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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

Colette Rank #400
Matilda Rank #410

Colette is more popular, ranked #400 vs #410 for Matilda.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Colette ___

  • Colette Marie
  • Colette Rose
  • Colette Simone
  • Colette Grace
  • Colette Anne
  • Colette Elise

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 Colette

Margot Etienne Vivienne Henri Juliette

If you choose Matilda

Harriet Hugo Beatrice Arthur Clementine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colette or Matilda more popular?

Colette is more popular, ranked #400 compared to Matilda at #410 in the United States.

What do Colette and Matilda mean?

Colette means "victory of the people" (Greek via French origin). Matilda means "mighty in battle" (Germanic origin).

Are Colette and Matilda boy or girl names?

Colette is primarily a girl name. Matilda is primarily a girl name.

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