Augusta vs Hilda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augusta

Girl #3,104 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great, venerable, majestic"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian German Roman

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,104
Total SSA Count
52
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gus, Gussie, Augie

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Hilda

Girl #3,055 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"battle woman, warrior"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,055
Total SSA Count
53
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hildie, Hilly

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Popularity Comparison

Augusta Rank #3,104
Hilda Rank #3,055

Hilda is more popular, ranked #3055 vs #3104 for Augusta.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Augusta ___

  • Augusta Rose
  • Augusta Mae
  • Augusta Claire
  • Augusta Jane
  • Augusta Kate
  • Augusta Violet

Hilda ___

  • Hilda Rose
  • Hilda Mae
  • Hilda Jane
  • Hilda Frances
  • Hilda Louise
  • Hilda Wren

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Augusta

Theodore Augustus Florence Harriet Edmund

If you choose Hilda

Hazel Otto Mabel Rupert Agnes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Augusta or Hilda more popular?

Hilda is more popular, ranked #3055 compared to Augusta at #3104 in the United States.

What do Augusta and Hilda mean?

Augusta means "great, venerable, majestic" (Latin origin). Hilda means "battle woman, warrior" (Germanic origin).

Are Augusta and Hilda boy or girl names?

Augusta is primarily a girl name. Hilda is primarily a girl name.

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