Richard vs Hilda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Girl #3,055 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"battle woman, warrior"

Origin: Germanic

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Hilda Rank #3,055

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

Is Richard or Hilda more popular?

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

What do Richard and Hilda mean?

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

Are Richard and Hilda boy or girl names?

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