Hilda vs Pilar

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

Playground Safety Score

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Pilar

Girl #3,452 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pillar, column"

Origin: Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Catalan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,452
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pili, Piliche

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Hilda Rank #3,055
Pilar Rank #3,452

Hilda is more popular, ranked #3055 vs #3452 for Pilar.

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

Pilar ___

  • Pilar Elena
  • Pilar Sofia
  • Pilar Carmen
  • Pilar Lucia
  • Pilar Isabel
  • Pilar Cristina

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hilda

Hazel Otto Mabel Rupert Agnes

If you choose Pilar

Diego Consuelo Lola Ramon Esperanza

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hilda or Pilar more popular?

Hilda is more popular, ranked #3055 compared to Pilar at #3452 in the United States.

What do Hilda and Pilar mean?

Hilda means "battle woman, warrior" (Germanic origin). Pilar means "pillar, column" (Spanish origin).

Are Hilda and Pilar boy or girl names?

Hilda is primarily a girl name. Pilar is primarily a girl name.

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