Ellington 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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ellington Rank #3,567
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #3567 for Ellington.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ellington ___

  • Ellington Rose
  • Ellington Grace
  • Ellington Mae
  • Ellington Claire
  • Ellington Jane
  • Ellington Paige

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 Ellington

Remington Harlow Waverly Sutton Beckett

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellington or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Ellington at #3567 in the United States.

What do Ellington and Olivia mean?

Ellington means "settlement of Ella's people" (Old English origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Ellington and Olivia boy or girl names?

Ellington is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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