What origin is the name Ole?

Ole comes from Scandinavian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Ole?

Names from the same scandinavian tradition pair naturally with Ole — for example Mia, Elsa, Freya. You can browse more on our scandinavian names page.

Ole

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Ole

Ole

Boy

Scandinavian

2 syllables

Ole is a Scandinavian boy's name meaning "Family.".

Ole is a boy name of Scandinavian origin meaning "Family.". At just 3 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Scandinavian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Family.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Ole

What does Ole mean?

Ole is a boy name of Scandinavian origin meaning "Family.".

How popular is Ole?

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