Ragnar
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Melody, color
Origin: Sanskrit
Popularity: Ranked #2561 in 2025 with 52 babies born.
History: Ragnar is a name with Sanskrit roots, related to the element 'rag' meaning melody, color.
Similar names: rana
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Ragnar? About 1 in 64,010 babies born in 2025 were named Ragnar, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Ragnar
What does the name Ragnar mean?
Ragnar means “Melody, color” from Sanskrit roots.
What is the origin of the name Ragnar?
Ragnar has Sanskrit origin. The traditional meaning is “Melody, color”.
How popular is Ragnar?
Ragnar ranked #2539 in 2025 — given to 52 babies that year.
When was Ragnar most popular?
Ragnar peaked in 2023 with 96 babies registered that year.
Is Ragnar a boy or girl name?
Ragnar is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Ragnars in registered births are male.
Is the name Ragnar rising or falling in popularity?
Ragnar has fallen 472 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #2067 in 2020 to #2539 in 2025.
How long has Ragnar been recorded?
Ragnar appears in birth records across 20 years — from 1915 through 2025.