Matilda vs Reagan

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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Reagan

Girl #244 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little ruler, impulsive one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#244
Total SSA Count
1,292
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rae, Rea

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Popularity Comparison

Matilda Rank #410
Reagan Rank #244

Reagan is more popular, ranked #244 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

Reagan ___

  • Reagan Grace
  • Reagan Mae
  • Reagan Elizabeth
  • Reagan Claire
  • Reagan Ann
  • Reagan Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Matilda

Harriet Hugo Beatrice Arthur Clementine

If you choose Reagan

Riley Finley Kennedy Quinn Sloane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matilda or Reagan more popular?

Reagan is more popular, ranked #244 compared to Matilda at #410 in the United States.

What do Matilda and Reagan mean?

Matilda means "mighty in battle" (Germanic origin). Reagan means "little ruler, impulsive one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Matilda and Reagan boy or girl names?

Matilda is primarily a girl name. Reagan is primarily a girl name.

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