Elder vs Oden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elder

Boy #2,412 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"older, senior in wisdom"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #2,225 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the frenzied one, the inspired"

Origin: Proto-Germanic

Scandinavian Norse American Swedish

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Elder Rank #2,412

Oden Rank #2,225

Oden is more popular, ranked #2225 vs #2412 for Elder.

Is Elder or Oden more popular?

Oden is more popular, ranked #2225 compared to Elder at #2412 in the United States.

What do Elder and Oden mean?

Elder means "older, senior in wisdom" (Old English origin). Oden means "the frenzied one, the inspired" (Proto-Germanic origin).

Are Elder and Oden boy or girl names?

Elder is primarily a boy name. Oden is primarily a boy name.