Jessica vs Matilda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jessica

Girl #574 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God beholds, foresight"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#574
Total SSA Count
526
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jess, Jessie, Jessi

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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

Jessica Rank #574
Matilda Rank #410

Matilda is more popular, ranked #410 vs #574 for Jessica.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jessica ___

  • Jessica Marie
  • Jessica Lynn
  • Jessica Anne
  • Jessica Nicole
  • Jessica Elizabeth
  • Jessica Claire

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 Jessica

Jennifer Ashley Michael Christopher Stephanie

If you choose Matilda

Harriet Hugo Beatrice Arthur Clementine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jessica or Matilda more popular?

Matilda is more popular, ranked #410 compared to Jessica at #574 in the United States.

What do Jessica and Matilda mean?

Jessica means "God beholds, foresight" (Hebrew origin). Matilda means "mighty in battle" (Germanic origin).

Are Jessica and Matilda boy or girl names?

Jessica is primarily a girl name. Matilda is primarily a girl name.

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