Oden vs Ragnar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Oden

Boy #2,225 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the frenzied one, the inspired"

Origin: Proto-Germanic

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Norse American Swedish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,225
Total SSA Count
65
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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Ragnar

Boy #2,261 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"judgment army"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Norse Danish Swedish Norwegian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,261
Total SSA Count
63
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rag, Rags

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Popularity Comparison

Oden Rank #2,225
Ragnar Rank #2,261

Oden is more popular, ranked #2225 vs #2261 for Ragnar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Oden ___

  • Oden Thor
  • Oden Erik
  • Oden Bjorn
  • Oden Rune
  • Oden Leif
  • Oden Stone

Ragnar ___

  • Ragnar Erik
  • Ragnar Leif
  • Ragnar Bjorn
  • Ragnar Ivar
  • Ragnar Sigurd
  • Ragnar Harald

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Oden

Thor Freya Astrid Sigrid Baldur

If you choose Ragnar

Bjorn Freya Astrid Sigrid Ivar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oden or Ragnar more popular?

Oden is more popular, ranked #2225 compared to Ragnar at #2261 in the United States.

What do Oden and Ragnar mean?

Oden means "the frenzied one, the inspired" (Proto-Germanic origin). Ragnar means "judgment army" (Old Norse origin).

Are Oden and Ragnar boy or girl names?

Oden is primarily a boy name. Ragnar is primarily a boy name.

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