Olaf
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Wealth, honor
Origin: Yoruba
Popularity: Ranked #13369 in 2025 with 5 babies born.
History: Olaf is a name with Yoruba roots, related to the element 'ola' meaning wealth, honor.
Similar names: ola, olaia, olalla, olan, olana, olani, olanna, olaya
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Olaf? About 1 in 665,700 babies born in 2025 were named Olaf, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Olaf
What does the name Olaf mean?
Olaf means “Wealth, honor” from Yoruba roots.
What is the origin of the name Olaf?
Olaf has Yoruba origin. The traditional meaning is “Wealth, honor”.
How popular is Olaf?
Olaf ranked #12008 in 2025 — given to 5 babies that year.
When was Olaf most popular?
Olaf peaked in 1916 with 79 babies registered that year.
Is Olaf a boy or girl name?
Olaf is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Olafs in registered births are male.
Is the name Olaf rising or falling in popularity?
Olaf has fallen 2329 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #9679 in 2020 to #12008 in 2025.
How long has Olaf been recorded?
Olaf appears in birth records across 145 years — from 1880 through 2025.