Odin
2 syllables
♂ Male ◎ Modern American ◈ 2 syllables
"Formal meaning of the name 'Odean': Rich valley or wealthy protector."

From Modern American

Odin means frenzy or inspiration — from the Old Norse óðr. Odin is the All-Father of Norse mythology — king of the gods who sacrificed his EYE for wisdom and hung from Yggdrasil for nine days to discover the runes. He IS the god of wisdom, war, poetry, and death. Two syllables of the god who sacrificed his eye for wisdom, the All-Father, and the discoverer of runes.

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Odin at a glance
MeaningFormal meaning of the name 'Odean': Rich valley or wealthy protector.
OriginModern American
GenderMale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 6
US Rank (today)#369
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Why parents love Odin
  • Odin is the ALL-FATHER — king of Norse gods.
  • He sacrificed his EYE for wisdom.
  • He hung from Yggdrasil nine days for the runes.
  • Two syllables with the most powerful sound: OH-din.
  • God of wisdom, war, poetry, AND death.
The vibe of Odin
frenzyinspirationNorseAll-Fatherking of godseye for wisdomYggdrasilruneswarpoetry
Origin & history of Odin
Old Norse óðr (frenzy/inspiration) Odin the All-Father
1
Modern American roots
Odin is the All-Father of Norse mythology. He sacrificed his eye for wisdom and hung from Yggdrasil nine days to discover the runes. God of wisdom, war, poetry, and death.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Norse mythology.
3
Today
Odin remains a beloved choice, ranking #369 in the US. 12,669 babies have been named Odin since 1884.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Odin?
2022 peak year
The name Odin reached its peak in 2022, with 1,022 registrations (ranked #331). The name has actually been around since 1884 — over a century — though it took until recently to find its widest audience. Since the peak, the name has eased to around #369 today, averaging about 900 new babies per year. Odin's usage has held roughly steady recently. Across all years on record, approximately 12,669 American babies have carried this name.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
1,022 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #331)
900 Avg. per year
(last decade)
9,000 Total registrations
last 10 years
12,669 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #369) Popular
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Odin
6
Life path number
The Nurturer
Nurturing, love and responsibility.

Odin's Life Path 1 is the leader's number — All-Father leadership. People named Odin tend to be powerful, wise, and gifted at sacrificing one eye and gaining all wisdom.

Sacrificed eye gained wisdom
All-Father
King-of-gods
Discovered-runes
Yggdrasil-nine-days
O6
D4
I9
N5
Sum: 24 → Life path 6
Personality of Odin
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Nurturing heart
They notice when someone is struggling before anyone else.
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Creates warmth
Their circle is warmer for their presence.
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Strong morals
They know what's right and stand by it.
🌸
Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
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