Hildur vs Raymond

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

Raymond

Boy #380 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#380
Total SSA Count
859
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ray, Rae, Raymie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Hildur Rank #38,968
Raymond Rank #380

Raymond is more popular, ranked #380 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

Raymond ___

  • Raymond James
  • Raymond Allen
  • Raymond Charles
  • Raymond Eugene
  • Raymond William
  • Raymond Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hildur

Sigrid Ragnhild Gunnar Bjorn

If you choose Raymond

Dorothy Gloria Helen Walter Donald

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hildur or Raymond more popular?

Raymond is more popular, ranked #380 compared to Hildur at #38968 in the United States.

What do Hildur and Raymond mean?

Hildur means "battle" (Old Norse origin). Raymond means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Hildur and Raymond boy or girl names?

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

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