US Popularity:5959
Origin:Finnish
Meaning:Descendant of ancestors; Heirloom of ancestors
Olavi is a Finnish name for boys, meaning “descendant of ancestors” or “heirloom of ancestors.” Walking in their predecessor’s footsteps will become second nature to baby with such a name. Alternate spellings include Olaf, Oluf, Olov, and more. The variant Olav is especially popular among Norwegian royalty. If you’d like your little one to inherit the family values and legacy, the name Olavi is a time-tested option.

Olavi Name Popularity Data

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
1924
#8633
in 1924
- 1704
from 1922
In comparison to the previous year's data
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