Edith vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edith

Girl #528 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prosperous in war"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Scandinavian American German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#528
Total SSA Count
579
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Edie, Edi

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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

Edith Rank #528
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #528 for Edith.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Edith ___

  • Edith Rose
  • Edith Mae
  • Edith Grace
  • Edith Pearl
  • Edith Jane
  • Edith Louise

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 Edith

Arthur Florence Rupert Agnes Walter

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edith or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Edith at #528 in the United States.

What do Edith and Olivia mean?

Edith means "prosperous in war" (Old English origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Edith and Olivia boy or girl names?

Edith is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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