Cote 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

Popularity Comparison

Cote Rank #28,101
Matilda Rank #410

Matilda is more popular, ranked #410 vs #28101 for Cote.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cote ___

  • Cote James
  • Cote William
  • Cote Henry
  • Cote Alexander
  • Cote Michael

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 Cote

Blaise Luc Remy Soleil Fleur

If you choose Matilda

Harriet Hugo Beatrice Arthur Clementine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cote or Matilda more popular?

Matilda is more popular, ranked #410 compared to Cote at #28101 in the United States.

What do Cote and Matilda mean?

Cote means "hillside, slope" (French origin). Matilda means "mighty in battle" (Germanic origin).

Are Cote and Matilda boy or girl names?

Cote is primarily a boy name. Matilda is primarily a girl name.

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