Dermot vs Oliver

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dermot

Boy #11,285 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Cultural Roots

Irish Celtic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #11,285
Total SSA Count: 8
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal
Nicknames: Derm, Der

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Similar Names

Kenly Kentlee Frances Cosme

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Oliver

Boy #3 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English French Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #3
Total SSA Count: 15,343
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate
Nicknames: Ollie, Oli

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Isaiah Logan Wyatt Declan

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Popularity Comparison

Dermot Rank #11,285

Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #11285 for Dermot.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dermot ___

Dermot Dermot Patrick
Dermot Dermot James
Dermot Dermot Cian
Dermot Dermot Sean

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 Dermot

Ciara Oisin Saoirse Finn Aoife

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dermot or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Dermot at #11285 in the United States.

What do Dermot and Oliver mean?

Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Dermot and Oliver boy or girl names?

Dermot is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.

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