Olson
OHL-sun
Popularity
#3307
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Norse
Total Births
313
Peak Year
#36 in 2024
First Recorded
1927
Style
Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Olson is a masculine surname of Norse origin, meaning 'son of Ole' or 'son of Olaf'. Olaf is a given name meaning 'ancestor's heir'.
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
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