Gender: Male
Origin: Norse, Scandinavian
Meaning: Noble descendant, Ancestor, Relic
Pronunciation: OH-lohf, /ˈoʊlɒf/, OW L AO F
Popularity Rank: #32,157
Derived from the Old Norse name Áleifr, composed of the elements 'anu' meaning 'ancestor' and 'leifr' meaning 'heir' or 'descendant'. It is connected to the idea of being a noble and distinguished descendant.
The name Olof is of Norse, Scandinavian origin and means Noble descendant, Ancestor, Relic. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Olof is commonly found in Sweden, Netherlands, United States of America, and 37 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: OH-lohf
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈoʊlɒf/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: OW L AO F
OW: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AO: Pronounce as in "thought" (TH AO T)
F: Pronounce as in "fish" (F IH SH)
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At NamesLook, the name Olof is recorded 1,092 times globally, ranking it as the 32,157th most common name worldwide.
Olof is most prevalent in Sweden, with 820 occurrences, making it the 238th most popular name in the country.
In Sweden, the name Olof is found among 1 in every 116 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | #238 | 1 : 116 |
| Netherlands | #5,238 | 1 : 4,742 |
| United States of America | #40,154 | 1 : 58,358 |
| Finland | #2,841 | 1 : 4,754 |
| South Africa | #34,972 | 1 : 106,586 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Olof from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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