Hilda vs James

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

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Hilda Rank #3,055
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3055 for Hilda.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hilda ___

  • Hilda Rose
  • Hilda Mae
  • Hilda Jane
  • Hilda Frances
  • Hilda Louise
  • Hilda Wren

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hilda

Hazel Otto Mabel Rupert Agnes

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hilda or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Hilda at #3055 in the United States.

What do Hilda and James mean?

Hilda means "battle woman, warrior" (Germanic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hilda and James boy or girl names?

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

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