Elizabeth vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elizabeth

Girl #17 Most Popular 5 Syllables

Meaning

"consecrated to God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Spanish Russian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#17
Total SSA Count
6,878
Syllables
5
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Liz, Lizzie, Beth

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Elizabeth Rank #17
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #17 for Elizabeth.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elizabeth ___

  • Elizabeth Anne
  • Elizabeth Rose
  • Elizabeth Grace
  • Elizabeth Jane
  • Elizabeth Claire
  • Elizabeth Marie

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 Elizabeth

William Charlotte Henry Margaret George

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elizabeth or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Elizabeth at #17 in the United States.

What do Elizabeth and Olivia mean?

Elizabeth means "consecrated to God" (Hebrew origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Elizabeth and Olivia boy or girl names?

Elizabeth is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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