Hildur vs Maud

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Hildur Rank #38,968
Maud Rank #37,652

Maud is more popular, ranked #37652 vs #38968 for Hildur.

Middle Name Pairings

Hildur ___

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

Maud ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hildur

Sigrid Ragnhild Gunnar Bjorn

If you choose Maud

No sibling data available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hildur or Maud more popular?

Maud is more popular, ranked #37652 compared to Hildur at #38968 in the United States.

What do Hildur and Maud mean?

Hildur means "battle" (Old Norse origin).

Are Hildur and Maud boy or girl names?

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

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