Mathilde vs Selyse

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mathilde

Girl #8,071 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mighty in battle"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

French German Norwegian Danish Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#8,071
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Tilde, Mathy, Tilda

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Mathilde Rank #8,071
Selyse Rank #8,176

Mathilde is more popular, ranked #8071 vs #8176 for Selyse.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mathilde ___

  • Mathilde Rose
  • Mathilde Claire
  • Mathilde Sophie
  • Mathilde Louise
  • Mathilde Elise

Selyse ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mathilde

Isabelle Celestine Marguerite Théodore Augustin

If you choose Selyse

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mathilde or Selyse more popular?

Mathilde is more popular, ranked #8071 compared to Selyse at #8176 in the United States.

What do Mathilde and Selyse mean?

Mathilde means "mighty in battle" (Old High German origin).

Are Mathilde and Selyse boy or girl names?

Mathilde is primarily a girl name. Selyse is primarily a girl name.

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