Odin - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Odin \o-din\ is of Old Norse origin. Odin was the chief god of Norse mythology, identified with art and culture, war, and the dead. The Norse warriors known as Vikings fought without fear, believing Odin would receive them into Valhalla, the heroes' paradise, if they died in battle.

Baby names that sound like Odin are Adin and Edin. Other similar baby names are Odie, Olin, Orin, Odis and Owin.

Odin is a very rare male first name and an uncommon surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Odin. Click here to compare Odin with related baby names.