Matilde vs Wilma

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

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Wilma

Girl #4,034 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Dutch English Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,034
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Billie, Will, Wil

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Popularity Comparison

Matilde Rank #3,957
Wilma Rank #4,034

Matilde is more popular, ranked #3957 vs #4034 for Wilma.

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

Wilma ___

  • Wilma Jean
  • Wilma Mae
  • Wilma Ruth
  • Wilma Louise
  • Wilma Grace
  • Wilma Frances

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Matilde

Isadora Lorenzo Beatrice Sebastiano Fiamma

If you choose Wilma

Gertrude Hazel Mildred Arlene Ethel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matilde or Wilma more popular?

Matilde is more popular, ranked #3957 compared to Wilma at #4034 in the United States.

What do Matilde and Wilma mean?

Matilde means "mighty in battle" (Old High German origin). Wilma means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Matilde and Wilma boy or girl names?

Matilde is primarily a girl name. Wilma is primarily a girl name.

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