Clea vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clea

Girl #5,323 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"short form of Cleopatra"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek French English Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,323
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Clee

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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

Clea Rank #5,323
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #5323 for Clea.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clea ___

  • Clea Rose
  • Clea Jane
  • Clea Marie
  • Clea Anne
  • Clea Belle
  • Clea Elise

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 Clea

Orion Daphne Phoebe Felix Iris

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clea or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Clea at #5323 in the United States.

What do Clea and Olivia mean?

Clea means "short form of Cleopatra" (Greek origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Clea and Olivia boy or girl names?

Clea is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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