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Olaf
BoyMeaning of Olaf: Norse: 'ancestor's descendant'
Olaf is a boy's name most strongly associated with Norse naming. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 12219th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 2443rd in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#12219
5 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#2443
9 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
2,531
First recorded 1880 · peak 1916
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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