Hjordis vs Nerissa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hjordis

Girl #28,700 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sword goddess"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Norwegian Swedish Danish Icelandic Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#28,700
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jordi, Dis, Hjo

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Hjordis Rank #28,700
Nerissa Rank #28,823

Hjordis is more popular, ranked #28700 vs #28823 for Nerissa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hjordis ___

  • Hjordis Sigrid
  • Hjordis Astrid
  • Hjordis Ragnhild
  • Hjordis Solveig
  • Hjordis Ingrid

Nerissa ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Hjordis

Sigrid Gudrun Brynhild Ragnvald Leif

If you choose Nerissa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hjordis or Nerissa more popular?

Hjordis is more popular, ranked #28700 compared to Nerissa at #28823 in the United States.

What do Hjordis and Nerissa mean?

Hjordis means "sword goddess" (Old Norse origin).

Are Hjordis and Nerissa boy or girl names?

Hjordis is primarily a girl name. Nerissa is primarily a girl name.

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