Henry vs Mathilde

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Henry

Boy #6 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"home ruler, estate ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6
Total SSA Count
11,547
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Hank, Harry, Hal

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Henry Rank #6
Mathilde Rank #8,071

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 vs #8071 for Mathilde.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Henry ___

  • Henry James
  • Henry William
  • Henry Thomas
  • Henry Alexander
  • Henry John
  • Henry Oliver

Mathilde ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Henry

Charlotte Eleanor Amelia Olivia Oliver

If you choose Mathilde

Isabelle Celestine Marguerite Théodore Augustin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Henry or Mathilde more popular?

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 compared to Mathilde at #8071 in the United States.

What do Henry and Mathilde mean?

Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin). Mathilde means "mighty in battle" (Old High German origin).

Are Henry and Mathilde boy or girl names?

Henry is primarily a boy name. Mathilde is primarily a girl name.

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