Dan vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,931
Total SSA Count
82
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Danny

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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

Dan Rank #1,931
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1931 for Dan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dan ___

  • Dan James
  • Dan Lee
  • Dan Allen
  • Dan Scott
  • Dan Wayne
  • Dan Michael

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 Dan

Tom Sam Ben Kate Anne

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dan or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Dan and Olivia mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Dan and Olivia boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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