Helene vs Matilde

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Helene

Girl #3,800 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"torch, bright shining light"

Origin: Greek 'helenē'

Cultural Roots

French German Scandinavian Greek English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,800
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Heli, Lene, Nell

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Helene Rank #3,800
Matilde Rank #3,957

Helene is more popular, ranked #3800 vs #3957 for Matilde.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Helene ___

  • Helene Marie
  • Helene Louise
  • Helene Claire
  • Helene Isabelle
  • Helene Beatrice
  • Helene Margot

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 Helene

Celine Genevieve Sylvie Thierry Laurent

If you choose Matilde

Isadora Lorenzo Beatrice Sebastiano Fiamma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Helene or Matilde more popular?

Helene is more popular, ranked #3800 compared to Matilde at #3957 in the United States.

What do Helene and Matilde mean?

Helene means "torch, bright shining light" (Greek 'helenē' origin). Matilde means "mighty in battle" (Old High German origin).

Are Helene and Matilde boy or girl names?

Helene is primarily a girl name. Matilde is primarily a girl name.

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