Odyn vs Wilfred

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Odyn

Boy #5,107 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fury, divine madness, inspiration"

Origin: Old Norse Óðr

Cultural Roots

Norse Scandinavian Germanic Anglo-Saxon

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,107
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Od

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Wilfred

Boy #5,034 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"desiring peace, will and peace"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,034
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Will, Wil, Fred

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Odyn Rank #5,107
Wilfred Rank #5,034

Wilfred is more popular, ranked #5034 vs #5107 for Odyn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Odyn ___

  • Odyn Thor
  • Odyn Rune
  • Odyn Axel
  • Odyn Leif
  • Odyn Erik
  • Odyn Soren

Wilfred ___

  • Wilfred James
  • Wilfred Henry
  • Wilfred Arthur
  • Wilfred Thomas
  • Wilfred Edward
  • Wilfred George

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Odyn

Thor Loki Freya Astrid Rune

If you choose Wilfred

Edmund Beatrice Reginald Agatha Clarence

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Odyn or Wilfred more popular?

Wilfred is more popular, ranked #5034 compared to Odyn at #5107 in the United States.

What do Odyn and Wilfred mean?

Odyn means "fury, divine madness, inspiration" (Old Norse Óðr origin). Wilfred means "desiring peace, will and peace" (Old English origin).

Are Odyn and Wilfred boy or girl names?

Odyn is primarily a boy name. Wilfred is primarily a boy name.

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