Ethan vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ethan

Boy #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19
Total SSA Count
8,170
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eth

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ethan Rank #19
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #19 for Ethan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ethan ___

  • Ethan James
  • Ethan Cole
  • Ethan Thomas
  • Ethan Alexander
  • Ethan Grey
  • Ethan Joseph

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 Ethan

Emma Sophia Noah Olivia Lucas

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ethan or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Ethan at #19 in the United States.

What do Ethan and Olivia mean?

Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Ethan and Olivia boy or girl names?

Ethan is primarily a boy name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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