Matilde vs Theodore

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
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Popularity Comparison

Matilde Rank #3,957
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3957 for Matilde.

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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Matilde

Isadora Lorenzo Beatrice Sebastiano Fiamma

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matilde or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Matilde at #3957 in the United States.

What do Matilde and Theodore mean?

Matilde means "mighty in battle" (Old High German origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Matilde and Theodore boy or girl names?

Matilde is primarily a girl name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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