Hildur vs Nicholas

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

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Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek French Italian Russian German Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#117
Total SSA Count
3,025
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nick, Nicky, Nico

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Popularity Comparison

Hildur Rank #38,968
Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #38968 for Hildur.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hildur ___

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

Nicholas ___

  • Nicholas James
  • Nicholas Alexander
  • Nicholas Thomas
  • Nicholas William
  • Nicholas Robert
  • Nicholas Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hildur

Sigrid Ragnhild Gunnar Bjorn

If you choose Nicholas

Alexander Sebastian Charlotte Sophia Natalie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hildur or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Hildur at #38968 in the United States.

What do Hildur and Nicholas mean?

Hildur means "battle" (Old Norse origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Hildur and Nicholas boy or girl names?

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

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