Ragnar
rag-nar
US Popularity:4863
Origin:Scandinavian
Meaning:Wisdom of the army
Ragnar is a Scandinavian name with Old Norse and Germanic roots, meaning “wisdom of the army.” This fierce name is shared with the protagonist of the TV show Vikings, Ragnar Lothbrok, inspired by a legendary Viking king of the ninth century. Ragnar is similarly spelled to the last battle of the world in Norse mythology—Ragnarok, interpreted as “judgment of the gods.” Ragnar itself is made up of the elements raginą, meaning “counsel” or “advice,” and harjaz, meaning "army leader" or “commander.”
How Popular Is The Name Ragnar?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Ragnar is currently #2590 on The Bump
Boy:Ragnar is currently #1464 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Ragnar is currently #4863 in U.S. births
Boy:Ragnar is currently #2272 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2024
#2272
in 2024
- 543
from 2023
Sources
Name Doctor, Ragnar
Behind the Name, Ragnar, December 2022
Behind the Name, Ragnarr, April 2024
WordSense Dictionary, Ragnarr (Old Norse)
IMDb, Vikings
Britannica, Ragnar Lothbrok, Viking hero, September 2024
WordSense Dictionary, Ragnarok
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