Olaf Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Olaf Name at a Glance

Name	Olaf
Meaning	Relic; ancestral heritage. St. Olaf is the patron saint of Norway, and there were many kings in Scandinavia named Olaf.
Origin	Norse
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Olaf Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Olaf means “Relic; ancestral heritage. St. Olaf is the patron saint of Norway, and there were many kings in Scandinavia named Olaf”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Olaf Name Origin

Our database records Olaf under Norse origin. Browse more Norse baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Olaf a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Olaf is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Olaf

When considering Olaf for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.