Emma vs Mathilde

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mathilde

Girl #8,071 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mighty in battle"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

French German Norwegian Danish Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#8,071
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Tilde, Mathy, Tilda

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Mathilde Rank #8,071

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #8071 for Mathilde.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Mathilde ___

  • Mathilde Rose
  • Mathilde Claire
  • Mathilde Sophie
  • Mathilde Louise
  • Mathilde Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Mathilde

Isabelle Celestine Marguerite Théodore Augustin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Mathilde more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Mathilde at #8071 in the United States.

What do Emma and Mathilde mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Mathilde means "mighty in battle" (Old High German origin).

Are Emma and Mathilde boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Mathilde is primarily a girl name.

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