Emily vs Oliver

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emily

Girl #25 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from the Aemilius family"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#25
Total SSA Count
5,955
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy, Millie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emily Rank #25
Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #25 for Emily.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emily ___

  • Emily Rose
  • Emily Grace
  • Emily Claire
  • Emily Jane
  • Emily Anne
  • Emily Kate

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 Emily

Ethan Noah Sophie Lily William

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emily or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Emily at #25 in the United States.

What do Emily and Oliver mean?

Emily means "from the Aemilius family" (Latin origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Emily and Oliver boy or girl names?

Emily is primarily a girl name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.

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