Gray 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

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Popularity Comparison

Gray Rank #1,342
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1342 for Gray.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gray ___

  • Gray James
  • Gray William
  • Gray Alexander
  • Gray Elliott
  • Gray Thomas
  • Gray Ford

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 Gray

Finn Sage Quinn River Wren

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gray or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Gray at #1342 in the United States.

What do Gray and Olivia mean?

Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Gray and Olivia boy or girl names?

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

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