Herman vs Hildur

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Herman

Boy #2,654 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"army man, soldier"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Dutch Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,654
Total SSA Count
50
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Herm

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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

Herman Rank #2,654
Hildur Rank #38,968

Herman is more popular, ranked #2654 vs #38968 for Hildur.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Herman ___

  • Herman James
  • Herman Lee
  • Herman Paul
  • Herman Wayne
  • Herman Allen
  • Herman Dale

Hildur ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Herman

Walter Bernard Dorothy Mildred Eugene

If you choose Hildur

Sigrid Ragnhild Gunnar Bjorn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Herman or Hildur more popular?

Herman is more popular, ranked #2654 compared to Hildur at #38968 in the United States.

What do Herman and Hildur mean?

Herman means "army man, soldier" (Germanic origin). Hildur means "battle" (Old Norse origin).

Are Herman and Hildur boy or girl names?

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

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