Odin

Rank 330th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Odin was 330th most popular baby name for boys and 655th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,014 babies were named Odin in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 3,311 babies in the United States were named Odin. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.9% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Odin is around 8 to 9 years old.

The name "Odin" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Odin is .

Odin Meaning & Origin

Odin is a name rooted in Norse mythology, representing wisdom, healing, death, royalty, the gallows, knowledge, war, battle, victory, sorcery, and poetry, often signifying a strong, wise, and legendary leader.

The name Odin is described as powerful, mythical and intellectual.

Pronunciation

Odin is pronounced oh-din in English. The name Odin has 4 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Odin

  • In Norse mythology, Odin is a widely revered deity who is often associated with wisdom, healing, death, royalty, the gallows, knowledge, war, battle, and poetry. Among his specific abilities, he is known to have just one eye because he sacrificed the other for wisdom.

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Geography

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