Ole
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Swarthy, coal-black, victorious people
Origin: Old English/Greek
Popularity: Ranked #4820 in 2025 with 21 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Cole. Shares the meaning 'Swarthy, coal-black, victorious people.'
Similar names: oleg, olen, olena, olenna, ollen, ollie, oaklea, oaklei
Name length: 3 letters
How common is Ole? About 1 in 158,500 babies born in 2025 were named Ole, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Ole
What does the name Ole mean?
Ole means “Swarthy, coal-black, victorious people” from Old English/Greek roots.
What is the origin of the name Ole?
Ole has Old English/Greek origin. The traditional meaning is “Swarthy, coal-black, victorious people”.
How popular is Ole?
Ole ranked #4707 in 2025 — given to 21 babies that year.
When was Ole most popular?
Ole peaked in 1881 with 42 babies registered that year.
Is Ole a boy or girl name?
Ole is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Oles in registered births are male.
Is the name Ole rising or falling in popularity?
Ole has fallen 391 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #4316 in 2020 to #4707 in 2025.
How long has Ole been recorded?
Ole appears in birth records across 132 years — from 1880 through 2025.