Gunnar vs Odin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Gun, Gunn

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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
Nicknames
Odie

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Popularity Comparison

Gunnar Rank #601
Odin Rank #480

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

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gunnar ___

  • Gunnar Erik
  • Gunnar Leif
  • Gunnar Bjorn
  • Gunnar James
  • Gunnar Cole
  • Gunnar Reid

Odin ___

  • Odin Lars
  • Odin Sigurd
  • Odin James
  • Odin Birger
  • Odin Thor
  • Odin Bjorn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gunnar

Astrid Freya Ingrid Leif Soren

If you choose Odin

Thor Freya Loki Astrid Rune

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gunnar or Odin more popular?

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

What do Gunnar and Odin mean?

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

Are Gunnar and Odin boy or girl names?

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

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