What does Arne mean?
Arne comes from the Old Norse for “eagle.”
What does Ragnar mean?
Ragnar joins the Old Norse for “counsel/judgment” and “army, warrior.”
Arne vs Ragnar
Which is more popular?
Ragnar is more popular than Arne today: about 52 US babies were given the name Ragnar in 2025, compared with 7 named Arne.
| Arne | Ragnar | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Eagle | Warrior of judgment |
| Origin | Norse | Norse |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | AR-nuh | RAG-nar |
| Syllables | 1 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1903 | 1915 |
| Peak year | 1916 (69) | 2023 (97) |
| In 2025 | 7 | 52 |
| Trend | Rising | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Arne
Ragnar
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Arne | Ragnar |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 47 | 456 |
| 2010s | 43 | 292 |
| 2000s | 40 | 0 |
| 1990s | 61 | 0 |
| 1980s | 91 | 0 |
| 1970s | 170 | 5 |
| 1960s | 367 | 5 |
| 1950s | 496 | 0 |
| 1940s | 381 | 0 |
| 1930s | 285 | 0 |
| 1920s | 413 | 0 |
| 1910s | 409 | 29 |
| 1900s | 51 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arne or Ragnar more popular?
Ragnar is more popular than Arne today: about 52 US babies were given the name Ragnar in 2025, compared with 7 named Arne.
What is the difference between Arne and Ragnar?
Arne means Eagle (Norse origin), while Ragnar means Warrior of judgment (Norse origin).
Which name is older, Arne or Ragnar?
In US records, Arne first appears in 1903 and Ragnar in 1915, so Arne has the longer recorded history.