Dillon vs Hilda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dillon

Boy #870 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great tide, son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Irish Welsh American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#870
Total SSA Count
276
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dil, Dilly

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dillon Rank #870
Hilda Rank #3,055

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 vs #3055 for Hilda.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dillon ___

  • Dillon James
  • Dillon Ray
  • Dillon Cole
  • Dillon Scott
  • Dillon Wayne
  • Dillon Lee

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 Dillon

Connor Liam Shannon Erin Brady

If you choose Hilda

Hazel Otto Mabel Rupert Agnes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dillon or Hilda more popular?

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 compared to Hilda at #3055 in the United States.

What do Dillon and Hilda mean?

Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin). Hilda means "battle woman, warrior" (Germanic origin).

Are Dillon and Hilda boy or girl names?

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

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