Boy Name
Ole
"Scandinavian form of Oliver or Olaf. Oliver possibly derives from the Latin for 'olive,' while Olaf comes from Old Norse origins."
Ranked #5178 for boys
About the Name Ole
Meaning
Scandinavian form of Oliver or Olaf. Oliver possibly derives from the Latin for 'olive,' while Olaf comes from Old Norse origins.
Origin
ScandinavianGender
Boy
First Letter
OBoy Rank
#5178
Ole is a boy name of Scandinavian origin. The name means "Scandinavian form of Oliver or Olaf. Oliver possibly derives from the Latin for 'olive,' while Olaf comes from Old Norse origins." and Currently ranked #5178 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with O or explore other Scandinavian names.
Popularity Over Time
#148 1950
#107 1960
#92 1970
#40 1980
#19 1990
#75 2000
#165 2010
#95 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.
Famous People Named Ole
- OG Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (footballer and manager)