What does Viggo mean?
Viggo comes from the Old Norse for “war” or “battle.”
What does Ragnar mean?
Ragnar joins the Old Norse for “counsel/judgment” and “army, warrior.”
Viggo vs Ragnar
Which is more popular?
Viggo is more popular than Ragnar today: about 97 US babies were given the name Viggo in 2025, compared with 52 named Ragnar.
| Viggo | Ragnar | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | War | Warrior of judgment |
| Origin | Norse | Norse |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | VEE-goh | RAG-nar |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1913 | 1915 |
| Peak year | 2025 (97) | 2023 (97) |
| In 2025 | 97 | 52 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Viggo
Ragnar
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Viggo | Ragnar |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 447 | 456 |
| 2010s | 402 | 292 |
| 2000s | 179 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 | 5 |
| 1930s | 5 | 0 |
| 1920s | 10 | 0 |
| 1910s | 12 | 29 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Viggo or Ragnar more popular?
Viggo is more popular than Ragnar today: about 97 US babies were given the name Viggo in 2025, compared with 52 named Ragnar.
What is the difference between Viggo and Ragnar?
Viggo means War (Norse origin), while Ragnar means Warrior of judgment (Norse origin).
Which name is older, Viggo or Ragnar?
In US records, Viggo first appears in 1913 and Ragnar in 1915, so Viggo has the longer recorded history.