Emeli vs Matilde

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emeli

Girl #3,848 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"rival, eager to excel, industrious"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,848
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emi, Emmie

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Matilde

Girl #3,957 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"mighty in battle"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Scandinavian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,957
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Tilde, Mati, Tillie

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Popularity Comparison

Emeli Rank #3,848
Matilde Rank #3,957

Emeli is more popular, ranked #3848 vs #3957 for Matilde.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emeli ___

  • Emeli Rose
  • Emeli Grace
  • Emeli Jane
  • Emeli Claire
  • Emeli Ann

Matilde ___

  • Matilde Rose
  • Matilde Elena
  • Matilde Lucia
  • Matilde Sofia
  • Matilde Clara
  • Matilde Beatriz

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emeli

Sophie Charlotte Olivia Liam Ethan

If you choose Matilde

Isadora Lorenzo Beatrice Sebastiano Fiamma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emeli or Matilde more popular?

Emeli is more popular, ranked #3848 compared to Matilde at #3957 in the United States.

What do Emeli and Matilde mean?

Emeli means "rival, eager to excel, industrious" (Latin origin). Matilde means "mighty in battle" (Old High German origin).

Are Emeli and Matilde boy or girl names?

Emeli is primarily a girl name. Matilde is primarily a girl name.

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