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At a Glance
- Meaning
- One warrior / sole warrior
- Origin
- Old Norse
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- AY-nar
Einar is a boy's name from Old Norse, with a meaning of "one warrior" or "sole warrior." It's pronounced AY-nar (IPA /ˈeɪnɑːr). Social Security records for the name go back to 1893, so it's been in use in the U.S. for well over a century.
Meaning & Origin of Einar
Meaning: One warrior / sole warrior.
Origin: Old Norse.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Einar
AY-narIPA /ˈeɪnɑːr/
Popularity of Einar
Einar's best year on record was 1909, when it ranked #729 with 15 babies given the name. By 2024 it ranked #3226 with 37 babies — a lower rank than its 1909 peak, even though the raw count of babies named Einar was higher.
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FAQ
What does the name Einar mean?
One warrior / sole warrior. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Einar?
Einar is pronounced AY-nar (IPA: /ˈeɪnɑːr/).
Is Einar a popular name right now?
Einar peaked at #729 in 1909 and is ranked #3226 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1893–2024.)
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