Gena vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gena

Girl #17,315 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"well-born, noble (from Eugenia)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#17,315
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Gen, Genie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Gena Rank #17,315
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #17315 for Gena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gena ___

  • Gena Marie
  • Gena Lynn
  • Gena Lee
  • Gena Rose
  • Gena Louise

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 Gena

Dena Rena Lena Tina

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gena or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Gena at #17315 in the United States.

What do Gena and Olivia mean?

Gena means "well-born, noble (from Eugenia)" (Greek origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Gena and Olivia boy or girl names?

Gena is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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