Odin vs Gunnar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Odin

Boy #480 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine inspiration, fury, frenzy"

Origin: Proto-Germanic

Cultural Roots

Norse Scandinavian American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#480
Total SSA Count
641
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Gunnar

Boy #601 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bold warrior, battle army"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Norwegian Swedish Icelandic Danish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#601
Total SSA Count
474
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Odin Rank #480
Gunnar Rank #601

Odin is more popular, ranked #480 vs #601 for Gunnar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Odin or Gunnar more popular?

Odin is more popular, ranked #480 compared to Gunnar at #601 in the United States.

What do Odin and Gunnar mean?

Odin means "divine inspiration, fury, frenzy" (Proto-Germanic origin). Gunnar means "bold warrior, battle army" (Old Norse origin).

Are Odin and Gunnar boy or girl names?

Odin is primarily a boy name. Gunnar is primarily a boy name.

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