Laken vs Olas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Laken

Boy #1,492 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lake dweller, from the lake"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #34,835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ancestor's relic, heir of ancestors"

Origin: Old Norse anu + leifr

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Laken Rank #1,492

Olas Rank #34,835

Laken is more popular, ranked #1492 vs #34835 for Olas.

Is Laken or Olas more popular?

Laken is more popular, ranked #1492 compared to Olas at #34835 in the United States.

What do Laken and Olas mean?

Laken means "lake dweller, from the lake" (Old English origin). Olas means "ancestor's relic, heir of ancestors" (Old Norse anu + leifr origin).

Are Laken and Olas boy or girl names?

Laken is primarily a boy name. Olas is primarily a boy name.