Olav vs Birger

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Olav

Boy #38,066 Most Popular

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Boy #37,901 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to help, to save, to rescue"

Origin: Old Norse bjarga

Swedish Norwegian Danish Scandinavian

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Olav Rank #38,066

Birger Rank #37,901

Birger is more popular, ranked #37901 vs #38066 for Olav.

Is Olav or Birger more popular?

Birger is more popular, ranked #37901 compared to Olav at #38066 in the United States.

What do Olav and Birger mean?

Birger means "to help, to save, to rescue" (Old Norse bjarga origin).

Are Olav and Birger boy or girl names?

Olav is primarily a boy name. Birger is primarily a boy name.