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Ragnar
♂ Boy
Pronounced RAG-nar /ˈræɡ.nɑːr/High
Meaning: warrior of judgmentHigh
In 30 seconds: Ragnar is an Old Norse name meaning warrior of judgment. A powerful two-syllable Viking name made globally famous by the TV series Vikings.
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Origin HighOld Norse
Meaningwarrior of judgment
U.S. rank (2025)#2561 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births52 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 785
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
Ragnar derives from Old Norse ragn (counsel, judgment) + herr (warrior, army), meaning warrior of judgment.
Ragnar is used in Scandinavia and has surged internationally through the TV series Vikings (2013–2020).
Did you know? The legendary Viking Ragnar Lodbrok is one of the most famous figures in Norse mythology — his exploits include raiding Paris and England, and his death in a snake pit spawned one of the great Viking revenge sagas.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Ragnar — name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity data
Variations
RagnarRagnvaldRaynar
Nicknames
RagRaggi
Famous Bearers
- ★Ragnar Lodbrok (legendary)Legendary Viking king and hero of Old Norse sagas and poetry.
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Frequently Asked
What does Ragnar mean?
Ragnar means warrior of judgment.
How do you pronounce Ragnar?
Ragnar is pronounced RAG-nar (/ˈræɡ.nɑːr/), with 2 syllables.
Is Ragnar a boy's name?
Yes, Ragnar is used as a boy's name.
How popular is the name Ragnar?
Old Norse meaning firmly established; ragn+herr etymology well attested.