Odin
A boys’ name of Old Norse origin, meaning god of war and wisdom in Norse mythology.
How Odin has moved
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| Year | US rank |
|---|---|
| 2015 | #445 |
| 2016 | #383 |
| 2017 | #366 |
| 2018 | #336 |
| 2019 | #331 |
| 2020 | #331 |
| 2021 | #327 |
| 2022 | #330 |
| 2023 | #361 |
| 2024 | #479 |
| 2025 | #502 |
Odin by the numbers
In 2025, 84 babies in England and Wales were named Odin. In the US, 893 were, though that figure is from 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
For the size of the two countries, it is given noticeably more often in the US than in England and Wales.
Its best year in America so far is the most recent one on record, which means it was still climbing when the records end.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Odin. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
- Olinancestor's descendant99 in the US (2017)
- Orinpale or fair; a form of Oran29 in England and Wales (2025)
- Odena form of Odin, the chief god75 in the US (2017)
- Odisjourney; voyage; a form of Odysseus15 in the US (2017)
- Owinfriend of sheep; a form of Owen11 in the US (2017)
- Odinnfury, rage; a form of Odin10 in the US (2017)
Sounds like Odin
Names that are said the same way as Odin, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.
- Odyn28 in the US (2017)
Other names that mean a warrior
Like Odin, each of these has a warrior in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Wyattbrave in war9,768 in the US (2017)
- Owenyoung warrior, well-born9,341 in the US (2017)
- Robertbright fame; renowned warrior5,507 in the US (2017)
- Nolanchampion, descendant of the noble one5,403 in the US (2017)
- Milessoldier; merciful3,615 in the US (2017)
- Luisfamous warrior; form of Louis3,379 in the US (2017)
Other names that mean wisdom
Like Odin, each of these has wisdom in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Skylarscholar, learned one; a modern respelling of Schuyler4,984 in the US (2017)
- Quinndescendant of Conn; wise and intelligent4,467 in the US (2017)
- Alfiewise counsel; from Alfred1,955 in England and Wales (2025)
- Sagewise one1,669 in the US (2017)
- Skylerscholar, learned one; modern respelling of Schuyler1,459 in the US (2017)
- Reggiecounsel power; from Reginald1,312 in England and Wales (2025)
Names about as common as Odin
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