Hildur vs Walter

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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Walter

Boy #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#271
Total SSA Count
1,264
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Walt, Wally

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Popularity Comparison

Hildur Rank #38,968
Walter Rank #271

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 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

Walter ___

  • Walter James
  • Walter Ernest
  • Walter Hugh
  • Walter Lee
  • Walter Dean
  • Walter Ellis

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hildur

Sigrid Ragnhild Gunnar Bjorn

If you choose Walter

Edmund Dorothy Hazel Franklin Mildred

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hildur or Walter more popular?

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 compared to Hildur at #38968 in the United States.

What do Hildur and Walter mean?

Hildur means "battle" (Old Norse origin). Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin).

Are Hildur and Walter boy or girl names?

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

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