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Bodin

♂ Boy

Pronounced BOH-din /ˈboʊ.dɪn/High

Meaning: Linked to Norse/Germanic roots ('shelter; messenger') or an elaboration of Bodhi ('awakening'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Rugged and modern: Bodin echoes the sturdy Boden ('shelter') and the serene Bodhi ('awakening'). Crisp, fresh, and grounded.
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Origin LowScandinavian, English
MeaningLinked to Norse/Germanic roots ('shelter; messenger') or an elaboration of Bodhi ('awakening'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#3043 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births40 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 354

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520022025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Bodin is linked to Norse/Germanic roots (a place- and surname read 'shelter' or 'messenger') and to Bodhi, Sanskrit 'awakening, enlightenment' (routes layered, which we note). It's a sturdy, modern boys' name.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, shelter-or-awakening at the root, and grounded.

Did you know? Bodin overlaps with Boden — a Scandinavian-toned surname linked to 'shelter' or 'messenger' — and the popular Bodhi, 'enlightenment'; a name of many warm roots.
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Boden / Bodhi — routes layered

Variations

BodenBodhiBodyn

Nicknames

Bo

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If you like Bodin…

Boden— the sturdy surname relative
Bodhi— the 'awakening' name it echoes
Odin— a fellow Norse-toned -din name
Colin— a companion -in name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bodin mean?

Bodin echoes Boden ('shelter, messenger') and Bodhi ('awakening'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Bodin?

It's said BOH-din /ˈboʊ.dɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Bodin a boy or girl name?

Bodin is a boy's name.

How popular is Bodin?

Bodin is a rare name in the U.S.

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