Matilda vs Minnie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matilda

Girl #410 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"mighty in battle"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Germanic English Australian Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#410
Total SSA Count
769
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Tilly, Tilda, Mattie

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Minnie

Girl #2,763 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic (via Wilhelmina)

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,763
Total SSA Count
62
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Min

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Matilda Rank #410
Minnie Rank #2,763

Matilda is more popular, ranked #410 vs #2763 for Minnie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Matilda ___

  • Matilda Rose
  • Matilda Jane
  • Matilda Grace
  • Matilda Pearl
  • Matilda Eve
  • Matilda Florence

Minnie ___

  • Minnie Rose
  • Minnie Pearl
  • Minnie Mae
  • Minnie Lou
  • Minnie Belle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Matilda

Harriet Hugo Beatrice Arthur Clementine

If you choose Minnie

Nellie Millie Bertie Archie Elsie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matilda or Minnie more popular?

Matilda is more popular, ranked #410 compared to Minnie at #2763 in the United States.

What do Matilda and Minnie mean?

Matilda means "mighty in battle" (Germanic origin). Minnie means "resolute protector" (Germanic (via Wilhelmina) origin).

Are Matilda and Minnie boy or girl names?

Matilda is primarily a girl name. Minnie is primarily a girl name.

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