Daphne vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Daphne Rank #191
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #191 for Daphne.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Daphne ___

  • Daphne Rose
  • Daphne Elizabeth
  • Daphne Jane
  • Daphne Louise
  • Daphne Marie
  • Daphne Claire

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 Daphne

Penelope Phoebe Chloe Theodore Sebastian

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daphne or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Daphne at #191 in the United States.

What do Daphne and Olivia mean?

Daphne means "laurel tree" (Greek origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Daphne and Olivia boy or girl names?

Daphne is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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