Olli Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationOH-lee / /ˈoʊli/Finnish; German; English
Meaning
elf army (Finnish); prosperous (German); ancestor's descendant (English)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Finnish, Olli is a diminutive of Olavi, which means 'ancestor's descendant' and is rooted in the Old Norse name Ólafr. In German, it is often derived from the name Olaf, meaning 'prosperous'. The name has also been used in English-speaking countries as a variant of Oliver, which has its own rich history.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Ollie
- Olly
International Variants
- Olivier (French)
- Olaf (Scandinavian)
- Olli (Finnish)
Famous people named Olli
Olli Maatta — professional ice hockey player.
Olli Jokinen — former professional ice hockey player.
Fictional characters named Olli
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Olli was first seen in the United States in 2015. Olli has ranked as high as #1348 nationally, which occurred in 2020, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Olli has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Olli
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 6 |