Mathilda vs Pierce

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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Popularity Comparison

Mathilda Rank #4,583
Pierce Rank #541

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 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

Pierce ___

  • Pierce James
  • Pierce William
  • Pierce Edward
  • Pierce Henry
  • Pierce Anthony
  • Pierce Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mathilda

Beatrice Adelaide Wilhelmina Edmund Leopold

If you choose Pierce

Nora Claire Grant Vivian Reid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mathilda or Pierce more popular?

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 compared to Mathilda at #4583 in the United States.

What do Mathilda and Pierce mean?

Mathilda means "mighty in battle" (Germanic origin). Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Mathilda and Pierce boy or girl names?

Mathilda is primarily a girl name. Pierce is primarily a boy name.

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