Down 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

Down Rank #63,580
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #63580 for Down.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Down ___

  • Down Marie
  • Down Rose
  • Down Claire
  • Down Grace
  • Down Anne
  • Down Fiona

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 Down

Kerry Clare Tyrone Antrim Fermanagh

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Down or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Down at #63580 in the United States.

What do Down and Olivia mean?

Down means "fort on the hill" (Irish Gaelic origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Down and Olivia boy or girl names?

Down is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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