Vanderbilt vs Waldemar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Vanderbilt

Boy #31,068 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from the Bilt (a hilly area near Utrecht, Netherlands)"

Origin: Dutch

Cultural Roots

American Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31,068
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Van, Billy, Bilt

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Vanderbilt Rank #31,068
Waldemar Rank #31,007

Waldemar is more popular, ranked #31007 vs #31068 for Vanderbilt.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Vanderbilt ___

  • Vanderbilt James
  • Vanderbilt William
  • Vanderbilt Cornelius
  • Vanderbilt Henry
  • Vanderbilt Charles

Waldemar ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Vanderbilt

Rockefeller Carnegie Sterling Wellington

If you choose Waldemar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vanderbilt or Waldemar more popular?

Waldemar is more popular, ranked #31007 compared to Vanderbilt at #31068 in the United States.

What do Vanderbilt and Waldemar mean?

Vanderbilt means "from the Bilt (a hilly area near Utrecht, Netherlands)" (Dutch origin).

Are Vanderbilt and Waldemar boy or girl names?

Vanderbilt is primarily a boy name. Waldemar is primarily a boy name.

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