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Oleg

♂ Boy

Pronounced OH-leg /ˈoʊ.lɛɡ/Medium

Meaning: The Russian form of the Old Norse Helgi, 'holy; sacred,' brought by the Varangians. Oleg of Novgorod was an early ruler of the Rus. A settled Slavic name.Low

In 30 seconds: A Russian classic: Oleg means 'holy; sacred' (said 'OH-leg'), from Old Norse. Historic and strong.
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Origin MediumRussian, Old Norse
MeaningThe Russian form of the Old Norse Helgi, 'holy; sacred,' brought by the Varangians. Oleg of Novgorod was an early ruler of the Rus. A settled Slavic name.
U.S. rank (2025)#8728 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 466

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201919592025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Oleg is the Russian form of the Old Norse Helgi, 'holy; sacred,' carried by Varangian rulers — Oleg of Novgorod founded early Kievan power. A settled Slavic name, rare in the U.S. (said 'OH-leg').

It appears rarely in the U.S., mostly in Slavic families. Rare, historic, and strong.

Did you know? Oleg is the Russian form of the Old Norse Helgi, 'holy'; Oleg of Novgorod was an early prince of the Rus, remembered in legend (said 'OH-leg').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Oleg — Russian Oleg; Old Norse Helgi 'holy'

Variations

OlekHelgiOlezh

Nicknames

OleLeg

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Oleg mean?

Oleg is the Russian form of the Old Norse Helgi, meaning 'holy; sacred.'

How do you pronounce Oleg?

It's said OH-leg /ˈoʊ.lɛɡ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Oleg a boy or girl name?

Oleg is a boy's name.

How popular is Oleg?

Oleg is rare in the U.S., seen mostly in Slavic families.

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