Edmund vs Oliver

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edmund

Boy #1,184 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prosperity protector"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,184
Total SSA Count
175
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ed, Eddie, Ned

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Edmund Rank #1,184
Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1184 for Edmund.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Edmund ___

  • Edmund James
  • Edmund William
  • Edmund Charles
  • Edmund George
  • Edmund Arthur
  • Edmund Henry

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 Edmund

Cecily Lucy Beatrice Theodore Frederick

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edmund or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Edmund at #1184 in the United States.

What do Edmund and Oliver mean?

Edmund means "prosperity protector" (Old English origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Edmund and Oliver boy or girl names?

Edmund is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.

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