Ollie vs Nova

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ollie

Boy #1,044 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin via English

English American British Scandinavian

12 High Risk

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Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

American English Latin American

✓ All Clear

Ollie Rank #1,044

Nova Rank #1,180

Ollie is more popular, ranked #1044 vs #1180 for Nova.

Is Ollie or Nova more popular?

Ollie is more popular, ranked #1044 compared to Nova at #1180 in the United States.

What do Ollie and Nova mean?

Ollie means "olive tree" (Latin via English origin). Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin).

Are Ollie and Nova boy or girl names?

Ollie is primarily a boy name. Nova is primarily a boy name.