Freyr

♂ Boy

Pronounced FRAYR /ˈfreɪr/Medium

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: Freyr is an Old Norse god-name. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'FRAYR').

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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)#10022 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 49

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Freyr 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 'FRAYR').

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

Did you know? 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 'FRAYR').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Freyr — Norse deity

Variations

FreyFrejFrar

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Freyr mean?

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

How do you pronounce Freyr?

It's said FRAYR /ˈfreɪr/ — one syllable.

Is Freyr a boy or girl name?

Freyr is a boy's name.

How popular is Freyr?

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