Ymir

♂ Boy

Pronounced EE-meer /ˈi.mir/Medium

Meaning: From Norse myth — Ymir, the primordial frost-giant from whose body the world was made; the name is linked to 'twin' or 'the roarer'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: The first giant: Ymir is the Norse primordial giant. Bold, mythic, and warm (said 'EE-meer').

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Origin LowNorse

MeaningFrom Norse myth — Ymir, the primordial frost-giant from whose body the world was made; the name is linked to 'twin' or 'the roarer'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#6438 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 60

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

Ymir comes from Norse mythology — Ymir, the first being, the primordial frost-giant born of ice and fire, from whose body the gods Odin and his brothers shaped the earth, sea, and sky. The name is linked to a root for 'twin' or 'the roarer' (routes layered, which we note, as is the mythology origin). A bold, mythic, modern name (also a figure in the anime Attack on Titan; said 'EE-meer'; nickname Ymi).

In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, the-primordial-giant, and mythic.

Did you know? Ymir is the primordial frost-giant of Norse myth — from whose vast body the gods shaped the world — his name is linked to 'twin' or 'the roarer' — a bold, mythic name (we note the mythology origin; the routes are layered; said 'EE-meer').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Ymir — mythology; routes layered

Variations

ÝmirYmer

Nicknames

Ymi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ymir mean?

Ymir is the Norse primordial giant; his name is linked to 'twin' or 'the roarer'. We note the mythology origin.

How do you pronounce Ymir?

It's said EE-meer /ˈi.mir/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ymir a boy or girl name?

Ymir is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Ymir?

Ymir is a very rare, recent name in the U.S.