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Frey

♂ Boy

Pronounced FRAY /ˈfreɪ/High

Meaning: From the Old Norse Freyr, 'a lord; an exalted one' — the Norse god of fertility, prosperity, and sunshine; we note the deityLow

In 30 seconds: A lord; an exalted one: Frey is an Old Norse god-name. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowScandinavian, Norse
MeaningFrom the Old Norse Freyr, 'a lord; an exalted one' — the Norse god of fertility, prosperity, and sunshine; we note the deity
U.S. rank (2025)#10021 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 80

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120142025

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

Frey comes from the Old Norse Freyr, 'a lord; an exalted one' — the Norse god of fertility, prosperity, and sunshine (we note the deity). A crisp, classic name (said 'FRAY').

In the U.S. it appears as a Norse revival name and surname. Rare, a-lord at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Frey (Freyr) means 'a lord; an exalted one' in Old Norse — the god of fertility, prosperity, and sunshine — a crisp, classic name (we note the deity; said 'FRAY').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Frey — Norse deity

Variations

FreyrFrejFray

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Frey mean?

Frey is Old Norse (Freyr) for 'a lord; an exalted one' — the god of fertility and prosperity. We note the deity.

How do you pronounce Frey?

It's said FRAY /ˈfreɪ/ — one syllable.

Is Frey a boy or girl name?

Frey is used for both sexes; here it is a boy's name.

How popular is Frey?

Frey is a very rare name in the U.S.

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