Matilde vs Maylen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matilde

Girl #3,957 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"mighty in battle"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Scandinavian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,957
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Tilde, Mati, Tillie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Maylen

Girl #3,987 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"born in May, spring-like"

Origin: Latin (via month name)

Cultural Roots

English American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,987
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
May, Len

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Matilde Rank #3,957
Maylen Rank #3,987

Matilde is more popular, ranked #3957 vs #3987 for Maylen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Matilde ___

  • Matilde Rose
  • Matilde Elena
  • Matilde Lucia
  • Matilde Sofia
  • Matilde Clara
  • Matilde Beatriz

Maylen ___

  • Maylen Rose
  • Maylen Grace
  • Maylen Faith
  • Maylen Lynn
  • Maylen Anne
  • Maylen Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Matilde

Isadora Lorenzo Beatrice Sebastiano Fiamma

If you choose Maylen

Kaylen Jaylen Braylen Maeve Vivien

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matilde or Maylen more popular?

Matilde is more popular, ranked #3957 compared to Maylen at #3987 in the United States.

What do Matilde and Maylen mean?

Matilde means "mighty in battle" (Old High German origin). Maylen means "born in May, spring-like" (Latin (via month name) origin).

Are Matilde and Maylen boy or girl names?

Matilde is primarily a girl name. Maylen is primarily a girl name.

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