Charlotte vs Hilda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Hilda Rank #3,055

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3055 for Hilda.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

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 Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Hilda

Hazel Otto Mabel Rupert Agnes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Hilda more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Hilda at #3055 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Hilda mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Hilda means "battle woman, warrior" (Germanic origin).

Are Charlotte and Hilda boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Hilda is primarily a girl name.

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