Odin

At a Glance

Meaning

Rooted in a Germanic word for 'fury/rage' or frenzied, poetic inspiration

Origin

Old Norse (from Proto-Germanic)

Gender

Boy

Pronunciation

OH-dinListen

Odin is a boy's name from Old Norse, pronounced OH-din. You may have heard it means 'wisdom,' 'war,' or 'poetry' — those are actually the domains of the Norse god who shares the name, not the meaning of the word itself, which traces to a Germanic root for 'fury' or 'rage,' or a kind of frenzied, poetic inspiration. It's a name that's been around for generations, appearing in U.S. records as far back as the 1880s.

Meaning & Origin of Odin

Meaning: Rooted in a Germanic word for 'fury/rage' or frenzied, poetic inspiration.

Origin: Old Norse (from Proto-Germanic).

A common claim: Odin is popularly associated with meanings like 'wisdom,' 'war,' or 'poetry' — the domains of the Norse god. Actually: Those are the god's domains, not the literal meaning of the name; the word itself traces to a Germanic root for 'fury/rage' or frenzied, poetic inspiration.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Odin

Popularity of Odin

Odin ranked #479 in 2024, given to 641 boys, down from its peak of #327 in 2021 when 1,009 boys received the name.

Names Like Odin

These names share Odin’s style, era or origin.

• Abdullah
• Abraham
• Angelo
• Ares
• Aziel
• Baruch

FAQ

What does the name Odin mean?

Rooted in a Germanic word for ‘fury/rage’ or frenzied, poetic inspiration. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Odin?

Odin is pronounced OH-din (IPA: /ˈoʊdɪn/).

Is Odin a popular name right now?

Odin peaked at #327 in 2021 and is ranked #479 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1884–2024.)

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