Matilda vs Olivia

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
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Matilda

Harriet Hugo Beatrice Arthur Clementine

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matilda or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Matilda at #410 in the United States.

What do Matilda and Olivia mean?

Matilda means "mighty in battle" (Germanic origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Matilda and Olivia boy or girl names?

Matilda is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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