Olli

♂ Boy

Pronounced OL-lee /ˈɒl.i/Medium

Meaning: A Finnish pet form of Olavi (Olaf), 'ancestor's descendant,' and used more widely as a short form of Oliver. A warm, friendly name.Low

In 30 seconds: A friendly name: Olli is a Finnish form of Olaf/Oliver (said 'OL-lee'). Warm and short.

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Origin MediumFinnish

MeaningA Finnish pet form of Olavi (Olaf), 'ancestor's descendant,' and used more widely as a short form of Oliver. A warm, friendly name.

U.S. rank (2025)#7082 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 61

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Olli is a Finnish form of Olavi (Olaf), 'ancestor's descendant,' and doubles as a friendly short form of Oliver. Common in Finland, rare in the U.S. (said 'OL-lee').

It appears rarely in the U.S. Rare, friendly, and Nordic.

Did you know? Olli is the Finnish pet form of Olavi (Olaf) and a short form of Oliver — a warm, everyday Nordic name (said 'OL-lee').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Olli — Finnish form of Olaf/Oliver

Variations

OliOlaviOllie

Nicknames

OlOllie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Olli mean?

Olli is a Finnish form of Olavi (Olaf) and a short form of Oliver.

How do you pronounce Olli?

It's said OL-lee /ˈɒl.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Olli a boy or girl name?

Olli is a boy's name.

How popular is Olli?

Olli is rare in the U.S.