Olen is a distinctive yet uncommon given name with unknown origins and meaning, believed to have emerged in mid-20th century America without a widely accepted etymology or significance. Some sources suggest it may be a variant of Welsh-origin Allen ('little rock' or 'handsome'), but this remains unconfirmed. The name has never ranked among the top 1,000 most popular boy names in the U.S., yet its uniqueness continues to appeal to parents seeking uncommon names for their children.