Ellery 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

Ellery Rank #1,328
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1328 for Ellery.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ellery ___

  • Ellery Jane
  • Ellery Mae
  • Ellery Rose
  • Ellery Grace
  • Ellery Ann
  • Ellery Kate

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 Ellery

Avery Emery Hadley Piper Rowan

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellery or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Ellery at #1328 in the United States.

What do Ellery and Olivia mean?

Ellery means "elder tree island" (Old English origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Ellery and Olivia boy or girl names?

Ellery is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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