At a Glance
- Meaning
- Spear of the god(s)
- Origin
- Old Norse/Germanic
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- ANS-gar
Ansgar is an Old Norse/Germanic boy's name meaning “spear of the god(s)”. It appears in our list of 200+ Scandinavian Baby Boy Names That Are Cool and Timeless.
Meaning & Origin of Ansgar
Meaning: Spear of the god(s).
Origin: Old Norse/Germanic.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Ansgar
ANS-garIPA /ˈænsɡɑːr/
Popularity of Ansgar
Ansgar doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Ansgar
Similar Names
Ásmundur · Andvari · Bergur · Alrik · Dagfinnr · Alarik
