Mathilda vs Mayve

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mathilda

Girl #4,583 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"mighty in battle"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,583
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mattie, Tillie, Tilda

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Mayve

Girl #4,780 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"she who intoxicates, intoxicating one"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Celtic English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,780
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
May, Maie, Maykins

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Popularity Comparison

Mathilda Rank #4,583
Mayve Rank #4,780

Mathilda is more popular, ranked #4583 vs #4780 for Mayve.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mathilda ___

  • Mathilda Rose
  • Mathilda Jane
  • Mathilda Grace
  • Mathilda Claire
  • Mathilda Blythe
  • Mathilda Anne

Mayve ___

  • Mayve Rose
  • Mayve Grace
  • Mayve Eileen
  • Mayve Catherine
  • Mayve Brigid
  • Mayve Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mathilda

Beatrice Adelaide Wilhelmina Edmund Leopold

If you choose Mayve

Aoife Saoirse Niamh Fionnuala Conor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mathilda or Mayve more popular?

Mathilda is more popular, ranked #4583 compared to Mayve at #4780 in the United States.

What do Mathilda and Mayve mean?

Mathilda means "mighty in battle" (Germanic origin). Mayve means "she who intoxicates, intoxicating one" (Old Irish origin).

Are Mathilda and Mayve boy or girl names?

Mathilda is primarily a girl name. Mayve is primarily a girl name.

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