Macarena vs Matilde

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Popularity Comparison

Macarena Rank #3,910
Matilde Rank #3,957

Macarena is more popular, ranked #3910 vs #3957 for Matilde.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Macarena ___

  • Macarena Lucia
  • Macarena Isabel
  • Macarena Sofia
  • Macarena Elena
  • Macarena Victoria

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 Macarena

Paloma Consuelo Diego Alejandro Esperanza

If you choose Matilde

Isadora Lorenzo Beatrice Sebastiano Fiamma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Macarena or Matilde more popular?

Macarena is more popular, ranked #3910 compared to Matilde at #3957 in the United States.

What do Macarena and Matilde mean?

Macarena means "blessed, of Macarius" (Greek via Spanish origin). Matilde means "mighty in battle" (Old High German origin).

Are Macarena and Matilde boy or girl names?

Macarena is primarily a girl name. Matilde is primarily a girl name.

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