US Popularity:5320
Origin:Norse
Other Origin(s):Norwegian, Swedish
Meaning:Helmeted warrior
Hjalmar is a boy’s name of Old Norse origin. Used today in Sweden and Norway, it derives from the Old Norse name Hjálmarr, which means “helmeted warrior.” A fearsome meaning that your little fighter is sure to appreciate! Hjalmar was a famous hero who appears in Swedish mythology, most notably in the tale Hjalmar and Ingeborg. Other variants of this name include the Faroese and Icelandic Hjálmar, the Portuguese Djalma, and the Finnish Jalmari.

Hjalmar Name Popularity Data

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
1937
#7147
in 1937
+ 399
from 1932
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