Bess vs Hildur

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hildur

Girl #38,968 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"battle"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Icelandic Scandinavian Norwegian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#38,968
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hil, Hildi

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Popularity Comparison

Bess Rank #29,992
Hildur Rank #38,968

Bess is more popular, ranked #29992 vs #38968 for Hildur.

Middle Name Pairings

Bess ___

No pairings available yet.

Hildur ___

  • Hildur Sigrid
  • Hildur Astrid
  • Hildur Freya
  • Hildur Solveig
  • Hildur Bjorg

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Hildur

Sigrid Ragnhild Gunnar Bjorn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bess or Hildur more popular?

Bess is more popular, ranked #29992 compared to Hildur at #38968 in the United States.

What do Bess and Hildur mean?

Hildur means "battle" (Old Norse origin).

Are Bess and Hildur boy or girl names?

Bess is primarily a boy name. Hildur is primarily a girl name.

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