Clover vs Oliver

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clover

Girl #618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"good luck, prosperity (symbolic)"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#618
Total SSA Count
482
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Clo, Clovy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Clover Rank #618
Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #618 for Clover.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clover ___

  • Clover Rose
  • Clover Mae
  • Clover Jane
  • Clover Fern
  • Clover Ivy
  • Clover June

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clover

Willow Ivy Fern Jasper River

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clover or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Clover at #618 in the United States.

What do Clover and Oliver mean?

Clover means "good luck, prosperity (symbolic)" (Old English origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Clover and Oliver boy or girl names?

Clover is primarily a girl name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.

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