Ole vs Nils

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ole

Boy #5,083 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ancestor's relic, descendant"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #4,894 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek (Nikolaos)

Swedish Norwegian Danish Finnish Germanic

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Ole Rank #5,083

Nils Rank #4,894

Nils is more popular, ranked #4894 vs #5083 for Ole.

Is Ole or Nils more popular?

Nils is more popular, ranked #4894 compared to Ole at #5083 in the United States.

What do Ole and Nils mean?

Ole means "ancestor's relic, descendant" (Old Norse origin). Nils means "victory of the people" (Greek (Nikolaos) origin).

Are Ole and Nils boy or girl names?

Ole is primarily a boy name. Nils is primarily a boy name.