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Olis

Quick answerOlis is derived from the Greek name Olios or the Latin Olius, meaning "swift" or "quick," with roots in ancient Indo-European linguistic traditions.

Boy · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#3,776
TrendVintage
Peak year1923
Syllables2
Origin—
Letters4
Numerology1 Chaldean 5
Global rank#3,776

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Olis

Olis is derived from the Greek name Olios or the Latin Olius, meaning "swift" or "quick," with roots in ancient Indo-European linguistic traditions.

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Etymology

Olis is derived from the Greek name Olios or the Latin Olius, meaning "swift" or "quick," with roots in ancient Indo-European linguistic traditions. The name is primarily found in Greek and Latin-speaking cultures of antiquity, with limited modern usage and no significant documented historical figures of major prominence.

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Olis currently ranks #3,776 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1923.

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