Emma vs Matilda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emma

Girl #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2
Total SSA Count
13,485
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Matilda Rank #410

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #410 for Matilda.

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

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 Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Matilda

Harriet Hugo Beatrice Arthur Clementine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Matilda more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Matilda at #410 in the United States.

What do Emma and Matilda mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Matilda means "mighty in battle" (Germanic origin).

Are Emma and Matilda boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Matilda is primarily a girl name.

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