Astor vs Oliver

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Astor

Boy #4,077 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hawk"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,077
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ace

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Astor Rank #4,077
Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4077 for Astor.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Astor ___

  • Astor James
  • Astor Lee
  • Astor Reid
  • Astor Cole
  • Astor Fox
  • Astor Grey

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 Astor

Dashiell Caspian Vesper Thea Phoebe

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Astor or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Astor at #4077 in the United States.

What do Astor and Oliver mean?

Astor means "hawk" (Old French origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Astor and Oliver boy or girl names?

Astor is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.

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