Zelda vs Hilda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zelda

Girl #745 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gray battle maiden"

Origin: Germanic

Germanic Jewish/Yiddish American

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Girl #3,055 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"battle woman, warrior"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian Dutch

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Zelda Rank #745

Hilda Rank #3,055

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

Is Zelda or Hilda more popular?

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

What do Zelda and Hilda mean?

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

Are Zelda and Hilda boy or girl names?

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