Odin Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Odin Name at a Glance

Name	Odin
Meaning	God of the sky.
Origin	Norse
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Odin Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Odin means “God of the sky”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Odin Name Origin

Our database records Odin under Norse origin. Browse more Norse baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Odin a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Odin is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Odin

When considering Odin for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.