Alba vs Oliver

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alba

Girl #1,173 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"white, bright, dawn"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Scottish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,173
Total SSA Count
204
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Al, Albi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alba Rank #1,173
Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1173 for Alba.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alba ___

  • Alba Rose
  • Alba Sofia
  • Alba Elena
  • Alba Lucia
  • Alba Grace
  • Alba Valentina

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alba

Luna Valentina Sofia Marco Elena

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alba or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Alba at #1173 in the United States.

What do Alba and Oliver mean?

Alba means "white, bright, dawn" (Latin origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Alba and Oliver boy or girl names?

Alba is primarily a girl name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.

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