Matilda vs Murphy

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Matilda Rank #410
Murphy Rank #475

Matilda is more popular, ranked #410 vs #475 for Murphy.

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

Murphy ___

  • Murphy Jane
  • Murphy Rose
  • Murphy Claire
  • Murphy Elizabeth
  • Murphy Kate
  • Murphy Lou

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Matilda

Harriet Hugo Beatrice Arthur Clementine

If you choose Murphy

Finn Rory Nora Rafferty Clover

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matilda or Murphy more popular?

Matilda is more popular, ranked #410 compared to Murphy at #475 in the United States.

What do Matilda and Murphy mean?

Matilda means "mighty in battle" (Germanic origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Matilda and Murphy boy or girl names?

Matilda is primarily a girl name. Murphy is primarily a girl name.

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