John vs Oliver

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #3 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

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John Rank #21

Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #21 for John.

Is John or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to John at #21 in the United States.

What do John and Oliver mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are John and Oliver boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.