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Boy Name

Oliver

"Olive tree, symbolizing peace"

Ranked #3 for boys

About the Name Oliver

Meaning

Olive tree, symbolizing peace

Origin

Latin

Gender

Boy

First Letter

O

Boy Rank

#3

Girl Rank

#5241

Oliver is a boy name of Latin origin. The name means "Olive tree, symbolizing peace" and Currently ranked #3 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with O or explore other Latin names.

Popularity Over Time

#5019
1950
#3358
1960
#3768
1970
#4184
1980
#6579
1990
#20974
2000
#98287
2010
#74398
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Oliver

  • OC Oliver Cromwell
  • OS Oliver Stone
  • OH Oliver Hudson

Names Similar to Oliver

Owen

Boy

Young warrior, well-born, noble

Oscar

Boy

Divine spear, deer-lover, champion

Orion

Boy

Rising in the sky, hunter in Greek myth

Otto

Boy

Wealth, fortune, prosperity

Olive

Girl

Olive tree, symbol of peace

Read More About Oliver

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Oliver: The Name That Means Peace — and Why It's #3 Right Now

Oliver ranks #3 for boys in the U.S. Explore its Latin roots, olive tree symbolism, famous bearers, and nicknames — and decide if it's right for your son.

Quick Facts

Syllables
3
Letters
6
Starts with
O
Origin
Latin

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