Folke Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationFOLK-eh / ˈfɔlkə

Scandinavian; Old Norse

Meaning

people's guardian

Historical & Cultural Background

Folke is a name of Scandinavian origin, derived from the Old Norse word 'folki', meaning 'people'. It has been used in various Nordic countries and reflects a sense of community and protection. The name is relatively uncommon outside of Scandinavia but has gained some recognition in recent years.

Similar Names

FinnHugoNilsRuneTobiasJasperMiloOttoLarsElias

Variants

  • Folker

International Variants

  • Folke (Swedish)
  • Folke (Danish)
  • Folke (Norwegian)

Famous people named Folke

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Fictional characters named Folke

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Sibling Suggestions

SorenLeifAstridKlausMaren

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Folke was first seen in the United States in 1913. Folke has ranked as high as #686 nationally, which occurred in 1913, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Folke has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Folke

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19135