Oliver
Boy name · Latin · pronounced OL-ih-vur
Verified name
What does Oliver mean?
Olive tree
Origin and language
Latin, Old French
Language family: English|Latin|French
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 3 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is very popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 6 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Ollie, Oli
Variant: Olivier
Related: Olivia, Alvaro
Using Oliver across cultures
Top 5 name across the English-speaking world.
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