Oliver vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Oliver

Boy #3 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Oliver Rank #3

John Rank #21

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

Is Oliver or John more popular?

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

What do Oliver and John mean?

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

Are Oliver and John boy or girl names?

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