Andrea vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Andrea

Girl #185 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"strong, brave, manly"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish English Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#185
Total SSA Count
1,624
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Andie, Andi, Drea

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Andrea Rank #185
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #185 for Andrea.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Andrea ___

  • Andrea Marie
  • Andrea Lynn
  • Andrea Grace
  • Andrea Nicole
  • Andrea Rose
  • Andrea Ann

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Andrea

Marco Gianna Luca Bianca Matteo

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andrea or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Andrea at #185 in the United States.

What do Andrea and Olivia mean?

Andrea means "strong, brave, manly" (Greek origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Andrea and Olivia boy or girl names?

Andrea is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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