Mathilda vs Olivia

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

Playground Safety Score

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Olivia

Girl #1 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
14,718
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Liv, Livvy, Oli

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mathilda Rank #4,583
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #4583 for Mathilda.

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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mathilda

Beatrice Adelaide Wilhelmina Edmund Leopold

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mathilda or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Mathilda at #4583 in the United States.

What do Mathilda and Olivia mean?

Mathilda means "mighty in battle" (Germanic origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Mathilda and Olivia boy or girl names?

Mathilda is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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