Durham vs Oliver

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Durham

Boy #8,565 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #8,565
Total SSA Count: 10
Nicknames: Dur, Durh, Durhy

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Ary Jhyzir Ancel Bertrand

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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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Popularity Comparison

Durham Rank #8,565

Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #8565 for Durham.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

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Oliver ___

Oliver James
Oliver Thomas
Oliver William
Oliver Henry
Oliver John
Oliver Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Durham or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Durham at #8565 in the United States.

What do Durham and Oliver mean?

Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Durham and Oliver boy or girl names?

Durham is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.

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