Clove vs Oli

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clove

Girl #25,264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the clove spice, nail-shaped flower bud"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#25,264
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Clo, Cly, Clie

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Oli

Boy #5,968 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Scandinavian German Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,968
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Olly

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Clove Rank #25,264
Oli Rank #5,968

Oli is more popular, ranked #5968 vs #25264 for Clove.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clove ___

  • Clove Rose
  • Clove Mae
  • Clove Sage
  • Clove Gray
  • Clove Wren
  • Clove June

Oli ___

  • Oli James
  • Oli Bear
  • Oli Reed
  • Oli Gray
  • Oli Finn
  • Oli Scout

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clove

Fern Sage Indigo Birch Hazel

If you choose Oli

Milo Theo Jasper Ivy Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clove or Oli more popular?

Oli is more popular, ranked #5968 compared to Clove at #25264 in the United States.

What do Clove and Oli mean?

Clove means "the clove spice, nail-shaped flower bud" (Old French origin). Oli means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Clove and Oli boy or girl names?

Clove is primarily a girl name. Oli is primarily a boy name.

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