Colleen vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colleen

Girl #2,797 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"girl, young woman"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Irish-American Scottish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,797
Total SSA Count
60
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Collie, Cole, Coco

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Colleen Rank #2,797
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #2797 for Colleen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Colleen ___

  • Colleen Marie
  • Colleen Ann
  • Colleen Patricia
  • Colleen Frances
  • Colleen Rose
  • Colleen Elizabeth

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 Colleen

Bridget Siobhan Patrick Kieran Maureen

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colleen or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Colleen at #2797 in the United States.

What do Colleen and Olivia mean?

Colleen means "girl, young woman" (Irish Gaelic origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Colleen and Olivia boy or girl names?

Colleen is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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