Odin vs Erik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Odin

Boy #480 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine inspiration, fury, frenzy"

Origin: Proto-Germanic

Norse Scandinavian American British

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Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian German American Dutch Finnish

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Odin Rank #480

Erik Rank #477

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 vs #480 for Odin.

Is Odin or Erik more popular?

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 compared to Odin at #480 in the United States.

What do Odin and Erik mean?

Odin means "divine inspiration, fury, frenzy" (Proto-Germanic origin). Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Odin and Erik boy or girl names?

Odin is primarily a boy name. Erik is primarily a boy name.