Olive tree or ancestors descendant
Oli is primarily used as a diminutive of Oliver, which stems from the Latin word for the olive tree, a symbol of peace. It can also be linked to the Old Norse name Olaf, meaning 'ancestor's descendant'. While common as a nickname, it is increasingly used as a standalone given name.
Less common today
Oli isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,881 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
British internet personality
Lead vocalist of the band Bring Me the Horizon
Manager for the St. Louis Cardinals
