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Odin is a masculine name used in Norse Mythology and English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Anglicized form of Old Norse Óðinn, which was derived from óðr meaning ‘frenzied, furious, inspired’. It ultimately developed from Proto-Germanic *Wōdanaz." It ranked #502 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, anglicized form of Old Norse Óðinn, which was derived from óðr meaning ‘frenzied, furious, inspired’. It ultimately developed from Proto-Germanic *Wōdanaz. The entry lists its usage as Norse Mythology, English (Modern).
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Popularity
Odin ranked #502 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #502 | ssa-2025 |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Odin mean?
Odin means "frenzied, furious, inspired", according to Behind the Name.
Is Odin a popular name?
Odin ranked #502 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Odin a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Odin appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Odin — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
