Ragnar vs Theodor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ragnar Rank #2,261
Theodor Rank #2,097

Theodor is more popular, ranked #2097 vs #2261 for Ragnar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ragnar ___

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

Theodor ___

  • Theodor Klaus
  • Theodor Hans
  • Theodor Friedrich
  • Theodor Wilhelm
  • Theodor Ernst
  • Theodor Karl

Sibling Name Ideas

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Bjorn Freya Astrid Sigrid Ivar

If you choose Theodor

Friedrich Maximilian Mathilde Hedwig Hildegard

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ragnar or Theodor more popular?

Theodor is more popular, ranked #2097 compared to Ragnar at #2261 in the United States.

What do Ragnar and Theodor mean?

Ragnar means "judgment army" (Old Norse origin). Theodor means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Ragnar and Theodor boy or girl names?

Ragnar is primarily a boy name. Theodor is primarily a boy name.

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