Olav

Q: How popular is the name Olav?

Olav is ranked #38066 in popularity for boy names.

Boy Name #38,066 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Olav is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Olav often also consider Lu, Arco, Ermon .

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Popularity Over Time

#38,066

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #38,066
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Olan #4614

Middle Name Ideas

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Olav Damian

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Olav Charles

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Olav Bennett

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Olav Dominic

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Olav Angel

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Olav Diego

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Olav Adriel

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Olav Jayden

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Frequently Asked Questions About Olav

Is Olav a boy or girl name?

Olav is primarily used as a boy name.

How popular is the name Olav?

Olav is currently ranked #38066 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Olav a common or rare name?

Olav is an uncommon name, ranked #38066 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Olav

Olav is a boy name .

Olav is currently ranked #38,066 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Olav include Olan . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.