Baldur vs Oliver

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Baldur

Boy #25,143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prince"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Norse German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#25,143
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Baldur Rank #25,143
Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #25143 for Baldur.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Baldur ___

  • Baldur Erik
  • Baldur Thor
  • Baldur Leif
  • Baldur Gunnar
  • Baldur Soren
  • Baldur Ragnar

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 Baldur

Thor Odin Freya Sigrid Ulf

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baldur or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Baldur at #25143 in the United States.

What do Baldur and Oliver mean?

Baldur means "prince" (Old Norse origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Baldur and Oliver boy or girl names?

Baldur is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.

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