An vs Oliver

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

An

Boy #4,327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"peace, tranquility"

Origin: Vietnamese/Chinese

Cultural Roots

Vietnamese Chinese Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,327
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

An Rank #4,327
Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4327 for An.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

An ___

  • An Joseph
  • An Michael
  • An David
  • An James
  • An Lee

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 An

Linh Bao Nam Mai Minh

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is An or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to An at #4327 in the United States.

What do An and Oliver mean?

An means "peace, tranquility" (Vietnamese/Chinese origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are An and Oliver boy or girl names?

An is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.

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