The baby name Freyr is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /freɪr/ (FRAYR).
Freyr is Norse in Origin.
The baby name Freyr is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /freɪr/ (FRAYR).
Freyr is Norse in Origin.
Freyr is an Old Norse name meaning “lord,” from Proto-Germanic *frawjaz, cognate with Old English frea and Gothic frauja. In Norse mythology Freyr, a principal Vanir deity, embodied fertility, prosperity, fair weather, and sacral kingship, and appears in the Poetic and Prose Eddas and in many Scandinavian place-names. Because of its pagan association, Freyr saw limited medieval Christian-era use as a personal name, but it survives in Icelandic tradition and has revived across the Nordic countries and beyond.
Variants and related forms include Icelandic Freyr, Swedish and Danish Frej, Norwegian Frøy, and the anglicized Frey; the feminine counterpart is Freyja/Freja/Freya. Compound and epithet forms such as Yngvi-Freyr occur in saga literature. The name carries connotations of abundance, peace, and good fortune, making it an appealing modern choice with deep mythic roots and clear, dignified meaning.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Boys | 0 | #61 | 13 | 131 |
| Sweden | Boys | 2019 | #183 | 2 | 1,462 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #332 | 1 | 7,401 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #556 | 2 | 12,905 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #884 | 9 | 7,044 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Freyr is popular in 11 countries — most recent births per country:
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