Oleg Name Meaning & Origin
/OH-leg/Oleg is likely a name of Russian origin.
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Name Origin
The name Oleg is of Old Norse origin, introduced to Slavic regions through Viking influence. It became popular in Russia and Ukraine, and is associated with historical princes and leaders.
Name Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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Russian (Slavic) 50% -
Ukrainian (Slavic) 30% -
Belarusian (Slavic) 20%
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Name Details
- First Name: Oleg
- Name Order: Eastern
- Gender: Male
Popularity Trend
In 2025, 9 boys in the US were named Oleg.
Growth of the name Oleg in the US (SSA Data):
Oleg Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 3
People with this name tend to be: Creative, social, and communicative.
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.