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