Karol vs Matilde

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Karol

Girl #3,757 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free man"

Origin: Germanic via Slavic

Cultural Roots

Polish Slovak Czech Hungarian Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,757
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Karo, Karola

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Karol Rank #3,757
Matilde Rank #3,957

Karol is more popular, ranked #3757 vs #3957 for Matilde.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Karol ___

  • Karol Ania
  • Karol Zofia
  • Karol Maria
  • Karol Aleksandra
  • Karol Natalia
  • Karol Jadwiga

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 Karol

Zofia Agnieszka Marek Piotr Tomasz

If you choose Matilde

Isadora Lorenzo Beatrice Sebastiano Fiamma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karol or Matilde more popular?

Karol is more popular, ranked #3757 compared to Matilde at #3957 in the United States.

What do Karol and Matilde mean?

Karol means "free man" (Germanic via Slavic origin). Matilde means "mighty in battle" (Old High German origin).

Are Karol and Matilde boy or girl names?

Karol is primarily a girl name. Matilde is primarily a girl name.

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