Avril vs Oliver

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avril

Girl #1,851 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"April, fourth month"

Origin: French/Latin

Cultural Roots

French English Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,851
Total SSA Count
108
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Avie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Avril Rank #1,851
Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1851 for Avril.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Avril ___

  • Avril Rose
  • Avril Marie
  • Avril Claire
  • Avril Elise
  • Avril Renee
  • Avril Celeste

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 Avril

Colette Julien Simone Luc Camille

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avril or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Avril at #1851 in the United States.

What do Avril and Oliver mean?

Avril means "April, fourth month" (French/Latin origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Avril and Oliver boy or girl names?

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

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