Odin
OH-duhn
Odin derives from the Old Norse Óðinn, related to óðr meaning “fury,” “inspiration,” or “poetry.” In Norse mythology, Odin is the supreme deity - the All-Father, god of wisdom, war, and death.
Odin sacrificed his eye at Mímir’s Well for wisdom and hung from the world tree Yggdrasil for nine days to gain the secret of the runes. His mythology is among the richest in the Western canon.
Odin peaked at No. 327 in 2021 with 1,009 births. In 2024 it ranks No. 479 with 641 births, moderately off its recent high.
What the name Odin means
Marvel’s depiction of Odin (played by Anthony Hopkins) and the broader Thor franchise brought Norse mythology into mainstream American pop culture.
Two syllables - OH-din - are short and commanding. The rounded opening vowel and dental stop create a name that feels ancient and powerful.
Parents drawn to mythology names - Atlas, Apollo, Orion - find Odin irresistible for its brevity and depth. It packs an entire cosmology into four letters.
Though slightly declining from its 2021 high, Odin has established itself firmly in the American naming landscape. Its mythological weight ensures lasting recognition.
US popularity over time
Numerology and symbolism
Based on Pythagorean numerology — a traditional system linking name letters to numbers. Presented for cultural interest.
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