Hilda vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hilda

Girl #3,055 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"battle woman, warrior"

Origin: Germanic

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Hilda Rank #3,055

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #3055 for Hilda.

Is Hilda or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Hilda at #3055 in the United States.

What do Hilda and Richard mean?

Hilda means "battle woman, warrior" (Germanic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Hilda and Richard boy or girl names?

Hilda is primarily a girl name. Richard is primarily a boy name.