Carlene vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carlene

Girl #9,351 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #9,351
Total SSA Count: 12
Nicknames: Car, Carl, Carly

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Amahle Devan Mikasa Jorden

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Olivia

Girl #1 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1
Total SSA Count: 14,718
Syllables: 4
Formality: Moderate
Nicknames: Liv, Livvy, Oli

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Popularity Comparison

Carlene Rank #9,351

Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #9351 for Carlene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

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Olivia Rose
Olivia Grace
Olivia Jane
Olivia Mae
Olivia Claire
Olivia Jade

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carlene or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Carlene at #9351 in the United States.

What do Carlene and Olivia mean?

Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Carlene and Olivia boy or girl names?

Carlene is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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