Hildred vs Pilar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Hildred Rank #20,042
Pilar Rank #3,452

Pilar is more popular, ranked #3452 vs #20042 for Hildred.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hildred ___

No pairings available yet.

Pilar ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hildred or Pilar more popular?

Pilar is more popular, ranked #3452 compared to Hildred at #20042 in the United States.

What do Hildred and Pilar mean?

Pilar means "pillar, column" (Spanish origin).

Are Hildred and Pilar boy or girl names?

Hildred is primarily a boy name. Pilar is primarily a girl name.

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