Hilda vs Zelda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hilda

Girl #3,055 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"battle woman, warrior"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian Dutch

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Girl #745 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gray battle maiden"

Origin: Germanic

Germanic Jewish/Yiddish American

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Hilda Rank #3,055

Zelda Rank #745

Zelda is more popular, ranked #745 vs #3055 for Hilda.

Is Hilda or Zelda more popular?

Zelda is more popular, ranked #745 compared to Hilda at #3055 in the United States.

What do Hilda and Zelda mean?

Hilda means "battle woman, warrior" (Germanic origin). Zelda means "gray battle maiden" (Germanic origin).

Are Hilda and Zelda boy or girl names?

Hilda is primarily a girl name. Zelda is primarily a girl name.