Gender: Male
Origin: Norse
Meaning: Ancestor's Heirloom, Descendants, Ancestor
Pronunciation: OH-lahf, /ˈoʊlɑːf/, OW L AA F
Popularity Rank: #4,933
Derived from the Old Norse name Áleifr, which means 'ancestor's descendant' or 'heir of the ancestors'. Olaf is a traditional Scandinavian name with strong Viking roots.
The name Olaf is of Norse origin and means Ancestor's Heirloom, Descendants, Ancestor. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Olaf is commonly found in Germany, Netherlands, Poland, and 70 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: OH-lahf
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈoʊlɑːf/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: OW L AA F
OW: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
F: Pronounce as in "fish" (F IH SH)
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At NamesLook, the name Olaf is recorded 11,879 times globally, ranking it as the 4,933th most common name worldwide.
Olaf is most prevalent in Germany, with 7,832 occurrences, making it the 147th most popular name in the country.
In Germany, the name Olaf is found among 1 in every 47 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | #147 | 1 : 47 |
| Netherlands | #566 | 1 : 232 |
| Poland | #348 | 1 : 148 |
| Mexico | #3,398 | 1 : 3,386 |
| United States of America | #9,662 | 1 : 8,454 |
| France | #6,857 | 1 : 7,903 |
| Switzerland | #1,384 | 1 : 1,209 |
| Italy | #7,933 | 1 : 8,044 |
| United Kingdom | #6,136 | 1 : 5,594 |
| Belgium | #3,155 | 1 : 2,977 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Olaf from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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