Grace vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grace

Girl #40 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Divine grace, elegance, goodwill"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Irish Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#40
Total SSA Count
5,002
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gracie, Gray

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Grace Rank #40
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #40 for Grace.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Grace ___

  • Grace Elizabeth
  • Grace Anne
  • Grace Marie
  • Grace Louise
  • Grace Eleanor
  • Grace Victoria

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 Grace

Charlotte Eleanor Violet Henry James

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grace or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Grace at #40 in the United States.

What do Grace and Olivia mean?

Grace means "Divine grace, elegance, goodwill" (Latin origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Grace and Olivia boy or girl names?

Grace is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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