Emma vs Hildur

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emma

Girl #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2
Total SSA Count
13,485
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

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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

Emma Rank #2
Hildur Rank #38,968

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #38968 for Hildur.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Hildur ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Hildur

Sigrid Ragnhild Gunnar Bjorn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Hildur more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Hildur at #38968 in the United States.

What do Emma and Hildur mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Hildur means "battle" (Old Norse origin).

Are Emma and Hildur boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Hildur is primarily a girl name.

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