Hinton vs Matilda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hinton

Boy #28,354 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"high settlement, village on elevated land"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#28,354
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hint, Hinn

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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

Hinton Rank #28,354
Matilda Rank #410

Matilda is more popular, ranked #410 vs #28354 for Hinton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hinton ___

  • Hinton James
  • Hinton Lee
  • Hinton William
  • Hinton Charles
  • Hinton Alexander

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 Hinton

Sutton Colton Preston Harper Weston

If you choose Matilda

Harriet Hugo Beatrice Arthur Clementine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hinton or Matilda more popular?

Matilda is more popular, ranked #410 compared to Hinton at #28354 in the United States.

What do Hinton and Matilda mean?

Hinton means "high settlement, village on elevated land" (Old English origin). Matilda means "mighty in battle" (Germanic origin).

Are Hinton and Matilda boy or girl names?

Hinton is primarily a boy name. Matilda is primarily a girl name.

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