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Odin
BoyOld Norse· “fury, inspiration”
- Meaning
- fury, inspiration
- Origin
- Old Norse
- Pronunciation
- OH-duhn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #502
- US babies 2025
- 604
- Best rank
- #327 (2021)
- Peak year
- 2022
Meaning and origin of Odin
Odin is an Old Norse name that means “fury, inspiration”.
Odin is the chief god of Norse mythology, a god of wisdom, poetry, war and death. His Old Norse name, Óðinn, is related to the word óðr, meaning "fury", "frenzy" or "inspiration". In the myths he gives up an eye for a drink from the well of wisdom and hangs on the world tree Yggdrasil to learn the secret of the runes. Two ravens, Huginn and Muninn, bring him news of the world. The English day Wednesday is named after Woden, the Old English form of the same god. Odin has become a bold, adventurous modern choice, helped by interest in Norse myths and their appearances in film.
Other spellings with the same sound: Oden.
Popularity over time
Odin first appears in US Social Security records in 1884. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 19 different years, starting in 1884. Its best national rank was #327 in 2021, and the most babies received it in 2022, when 1,023 were named Odin. In 2025, 604 babies were named Odin, and it ranked #502 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #2,904 in 1920, #5,340 in 1980, #2,319 in 2000, #858 in 2010, and #502 in 2025. Of the 13,282 US boys named Odin since records began, 48% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 5,176 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Onyx, Kylian, Cairo, Raiden, and Ali.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Odin ranked highest in Wyoming, South Dakota, and North Dakota.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | #114 | 5 |
| South Dakota | #140 | 10 |
| North Dakota | #167 | 8 |
| Minnesota | #191 | 35 |
| Wisconsin | #268 | 22 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Odin is usually pronounced OH-duhn, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with O and ends in “-in”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Oden.
Middle names for Odin
A few middle names that flow with Odin: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Odin
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Odin mean?
Odin is an Old Norse name that means “fury, inspiration”.
What is the origin of the name Odin?
Odin has Old Norse roots. Odin is the chief god of Norse mythology, a god of wisdom, poetry, war and death.
Is Odin a popular name?
Yes. Odin ranked #502 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Odin a boy or girl name?
Odin is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Odin?
Odin is usually pronounced OH-duhn. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings