US Popularity Rank: 5959

Origin: Finnish

Meaning: Descendant of ancestors; Heirloom of ancestors

Olavi is a Finnish name for boys, meaning “descendant of ancestors” or “heirloom of ancestors.” Walking in their predecessor’s footsteps will become second nature to baby with such a name. Alternate spellings include Olaf, Oluf, Olov, and more. The variant Olav is especially popular among Norwegian royalty. If you’d like your little one to inherit the family values and legacy, the name Olavi is a time-tested option.