Faye 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
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Popularity Comparison

Faye Rank #539
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #539 for Faye.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Faye ___

  • Faye Elizabeth
  • Faye Marie
  • Faye Grace
  • Faye Louise
  • Faye Alexandra
  • Faye Catherine

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 Faye

Ivy June Beau Lena Cole

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Faye or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Faye at #539 in the United States.

What do Faye and Olivia mean?

Faye means "fairy, enchantment" (Old French origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Faye and Olivia boy or girl names?

Faye is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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