Celeste vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Popularity Comparison

Celeste Rank #198
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #198 for Celeste.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Celeste ___

  • Celeste Marie
  • Celeste Rose
  • Celeste June
  • Celeste Eloise
  • Celeste Anne
  • Celeste Louise

Olivia ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Celeste

Violet Iris Aurora Sebastian Felix

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Celeste or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Celeste at #198 in the United States.

What do Celeste and Olivia mean?

Celeste means "heavenly, of the sky" (Latin origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Celeste and Olivia boy or girl names?

Celeste is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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