Barclay vs Oliver

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barclay

Boy #23,342 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #23,342
Total SSA Count: 6
Nicknames: Bar, Barc, Barcy

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Tyria Bufard Lovelace Lyndel

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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

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Logan David Hayden Miguel

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Popularity Comparison

Barclay Rank #23,342

Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #23342 for Barclay.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

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Oliver James
Oliver Thomas
Oliver William
Oliver Henry
Oliver John
Oliver Benjamin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barclay or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Barclay at #23342 in the United States.

What do Barclay and Oliver mean?

Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Barclay and Oliver boy or girl names?

Barclay is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.

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