Cathleen vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cathleen

Girl #10,275 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #10,275
Total SSA Count: 11
Nicknames: Cat, Cath, Cathy

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Similar Names

Caressa Misa Iversyn Alley

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Victoria Emilia Esther Kylie

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Popularity Comparison

Cathleen Rank #10,275

Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #10275 for Cathleen.

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cathleen or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Cathleen at #10275 in the United States.

What do Cathleen and Olivia mean?

Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Cathleen and Olivia boy or girl names?

Cathleen is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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