Matilda vs Noah

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
Noah Rank #2

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 vs #410 for Matilda.

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

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Matilda

Harriet Hugo Beatrice Arthur Clementine

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matilda or Noah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Matilda at #410 in the United States.

What do Matilda and Noah mean?

Matilda means "mighty in battle" (Germanic origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Matilda and Noah boy or girl names?

Matilda is primarily a girl name. Noah is primarily a boy name.

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