Faith vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Faith

Girl #249 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"faith, trust, belief"

Origin: Middle English from Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#249
Total SSA Count
1,272
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fai, Fay, Faie

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Faith Rank #249
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #249 for Faith.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Faith ___

  • Faith Hope
  • Faith Grace
  • Faith Ann
  • Faith Marie
  • Faith Elizabeth
  • Faith Joy

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 Faith

Hope Grace Joy Love Charity

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Faith or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Faith at #249 in the United States.

What do Faith and Olivia mean?

Faith means "faith, trust, belief" (Middle English from Latin origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Faith and Olivia boy or girl names?

Faith is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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