Fred vs Hildur

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fred

Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English German American Scandinavian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,686
Total SSA Count
99
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Freddy, Freddie

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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

Fred Rank #1,686
Hildur Rank #38,968

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 vs #38968 for Hildur.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fred ___

  • Fred James
  • Fred William
  • Fred George
  • Fred Arthur
  • Fred Henry
  • Fred Thomas

Hildur ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fred

George Arthur Mabel Harriet Edith

If you choose Hildur

Sigrid Ragnhild Gunnar Bjorn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fred or Hildur more popular?

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 compared to Hildur at #38968 in the United States.

What do Fred and Hildur mean?

Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Hildur means "battle" (Old Norse origin).

Are Fred and Hildur boy or girl names?

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

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