Hildur vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Peter

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Dutch Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#192
Total SSA Count
1,889
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pete, Per

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Hildur Rank #38,968
Peter Rank #192

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 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

Peter ___

  • Peter James
  • Peter Alexander
  • Peter John
  • Peter William
  • Peter Henry
  • Peter Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hildur

Sigrid Ragnhild Gunnar Bjorn

If you choose Peter

John Mary Thomas Catherine Elizabeth

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hildur or Peter more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Hildur at #38968 in the United States.

What do Hildur and Peter mean?

Hildur means "battle" (Old Norse origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Hildur and Peter boy or girl names?

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

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