At a glance
- In short
- Runar is a strong and unique name for boys with origins in Icelandic and Scandinavian cultures. It exudes charisma, confidence, and leadership qualities.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1917 (#3,217)
- Babies in 1917
- 7 (<0.01% of boys)
- First recorded
- 1917 (the only year on record)
Meaning of Runar
Runar is a strong and unique name for boys with origins in both Icelandic and Scandinavian cultures. In Icelandic, it is pronounced as ROO-nahr (/ruˈnar/), while in Norwegian and Swedish, it is also pronounced as ROO-nahr (/ruˈnɑr/). The name has a bold sound that exudes charisma and confidence. Runar is associated with various positive qualities such as leadership, determination, and resilience. It is a great choice for parents who are looking for a distinctive name with a rich cultural background. Despite its rarity, Runar has been used in the United States since at least 1917, making it an intriguing option for modern parents seeking a name with history and character.
How to pronounce Runar
Icelandic
- Pronounced ROO-nahr /ruˈnar/
Norwegian, Swedish
- Pronounced ROO-nahr /ruˈnɑr/
Popularity of Runar in the U.S.
Notable people named Runar
- Runar Alex Runarsson is an Icelandic goalkeeper who plays for Copenhagen and previously played for Arsenal.
- Runar Hauge is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Danish club Hobro IK.
- Runar Vilhjalmsson was an Icelandic handball and football player regarded as one of his country's top football prospects before his death.
- Runar Thor Sigurgeirsson is an Icelandic footballer who plays left-back for Sonderjyske and Iceland's national team.
- Runar Runarsson is an Icelandic filmmaker known for Volcano and his Oscar-nominated short film The Last Farm.