Oliver vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Oliver

Boy #3 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Oliver Rank #3

David Rank #31

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #31 for David.

Is Oliver or David more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to David at #31 in the United States.

What do Oliver and David mean?

Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Oliver and David boy or girl names?

Oliver is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.