What does Hildebrand mean?

Hildebrand as a boys' name is of Old German origin, and the meaning of Hildebrand is "battle sword". From hild brand. Name of an 11th-centyury saint and pope, as well as a character in medieval German legend.

STARTS WITH Hi-

ASSOCIATED WITH battle (war), sword (warrior), saint, medieval, legend (mythology)

Variations

VARIANTS Hildy, Hildebrandt, Hillebrand

How popular is Hildebrand?

Hildebrand is an uncommonly occurring given name for men but a very prominent surname for both adults and children (#2932 out of 150436, Top 2%). (2000 U.S. DEMOGRAPHICS)

Similar Names

Suggested similar-sounding names are Ferrand, Haldan, Haldane, Halden, Halverd, Halwerd, Hilarid, Hildefuns, Hillard, Hiller, Hillery, Hilliard, Hillierd (see Hilliard), Hillyard, Hillyerd (see Hilliard), Holden▲ and Hulbard (see Hulbert). Like Hildebrand, these names are not commonly used.