Felicity 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

Felicity Rank #486
Matilda Rank #410

Matilda is more popular, ranked #410 vs #486 for Felicity.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Felicity ___

  • Felicity Rose
  • Felicity Jane
  • Felicity Anne
  • Felicity Grace
  • Felicity Claire
  • Felicity Mae

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 Felicity

Edmund Cecily Barnaby Cordelia Jasper

If you choose Matilda

Harriet Hugo Beatrice Arthur Clementine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Felicity or Matilda more popular?

Matilda is more popular, ranked #410 compared to Felicity at #486 in the United States.

What do Felicity and Matilda mean?

Felicity means "happiness, good fortune" (Latin origin). Matilda means "mighty in battle" (Germanic origin).

Are Felicity and Matilda boy or girl names?

Felicity is primarily a girl name. Matilda is primarily a girl name.

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