Einar

At a Glance: Name: Einar – Meaning: one warrior / sole warrior – Origin: Old Norse – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: AY-nar

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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

Phonetic: AY-nar   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1893–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Einar mean?

One warrior / sole warrior. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Einar)

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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