Hildur vs Robert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Robert

Boy #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

Cultural Roots

English French German Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#90
Total SSA Count
3,785
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Rob, Bob, Bobby

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Hildur Rank #38,968
Robert Rank #90

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 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

Robert ___

  • Robert James
  • Robert William
  • Robert Thomas
  • Robert Edward
  • Robert Charles
  • Robert John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hildur

Sigrid Ragnhild Gunnar Bjorn

If you choose Robert

William James Elizabeth Catherine Edward

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hildur or Robert more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Hildur at #38968 in the United States.

What do Hildur and Robert mean?

Hildur means "battle" (Old Norse origin). Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin).

Are Hildur and Robert boy or girl names?

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

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