Odin

Meaning of Odin

Odin means "fury" or "inspiration." He was the chief god in Norse mythology, associated with wisdom, poetry, death, divination, and magic.

Odin has Norse roots — browse every Norse baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Odin

Odin has cooled off, slipping to #502 in 2025, down from a peak of #327 in 2021.

Notable people named Odin

• Odin Teatret
  Danish theatre laboratory
• Odin Anderson
  American football player
• Odin Thiago Holm
  Norwegian football player
• Odin Langen
  Dutch cyclist
• Odin James
  American musician

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Questions about the name Odin

What does the name Odin mean?

Odin means odin means "fury" or "inspiration." he was the chief god in norse mythology, associated with wisdom, poetry, death, divination, and magic, and it comes from Norse origins.

Is Odin a boy's or a girl's name?

Odin is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Odin?

In 2025, Odin ranked #502 for boys, down from #478 the year before.

When was Odin most popular?

Odin peaked at #327 in 2021.