April vs Oliver

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

April

Girl #502 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to open (spring)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#502
Total SSA Count
607
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ape, Appy

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Oliver

Boy #3 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English French Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
15,343
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ollie, Oli

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

April Rank #502
Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #502 for April.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

April ___

  • April Rose
  • April Lynn
  • April Marie
  • April Dawn
  • April Joy
  • April Grace

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 April

June May Jade Brooke Ryan

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is April or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to April at #502 in the United States.

What do April and Oliver mean?

April means "to open (spring)" (Latin origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are April and Oliver boy or girl names?

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

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