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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Counsel of the army
- Origin
- Old Norse
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- RAG-nar
Ragnar is a bold, worldly Old Norse name for a boy, pronounced RAG-nar, with a modern feel. It's often said to mean 'warrior of the gods,' but that isn't accurate: the name comes from regin/rǫgn, meaning 'counsel,' and herr, meaning 'army,' so 'counsel of the army' is the better reading.
Meaning & Origin of Ragnar
Meaning: Counsel of the army.
Origin: Old Norse.
A common claim: Often said to mean 'warrior of the gods' Actually: Ragnar doesn't literally mean 'warrior' or 'gods'; regin/rǫgn means 'counsel' (only loosely tied to divine powers, as in Ragnarök) and herr means 'army', so 'army counsel' is the more accurate gloss.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Ragnar
RAG-narIPA /ˈrægnɑr/
Popularity of Ragnar
Ragnar peaked at #1732 in 2023 with 96 boys given the name, and in 2024 it stood at #2272 with 63. It's a rare name, with only a small number of babies receiving it each year.
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FAQ
What does the name Ragnar mean?
Counsel of the army. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Ragnar?
Ragnar is pronounced RAG-nar (IPA: /ˈrægnɑr/).
Is Ragnar a popular name right now?
Ragnar peaked at #1732 in 2023 and is ranked #2272 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1915–2024.)
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