Oliver
Latin boy's name meaning “olive tree”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Latin
- Meaning
- olive tree
- Syllables
- 3
- Letters
- 6
- US rank (2023)
- #3
- Born in 2023
- 14,782
Meaning & origin
Oliver is generally traced to the Latin oliva ('olive tree'), a symbol of peace, with influence from the Norman name Olivier in the medieval Song of Roland.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Oliver ranked #3 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 14,782 US boys were given the name Oliver.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #3 in 2023
“Unranked” means Oliver was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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Nicknames
Ollie, Oli
Oliver: frequently asked questions
What does the name Oliver mean?
Oliver is a Latin name meaning "olive tree". Oliver is generally traced to the Latin oliva ('olive tree'), a symbol of peace, with influence from the Norman name Olivier in the medieval Song of Roland.
Where does the name Oliver come from?
Oliver is of Latin origin. Oliver is generally traced to the Latin oliva ('olive tree'), a symbol of peace, with influence from the Norman name Olivier in the medieval Song of Roland.
Is Oliver a boy or a girl name?
Oliver is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Oliver?
In 2023, 14,782 US boys were given the name Oliver.
Is Oliver a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Oliver ranked #3 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
What are common nicknames for Oliver?
Common nicknames for Oliver include Ollie, Oli.