Greta vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Greta

Girl #856 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Germanic, from Greek margarites

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Swedish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#856
Total SSA Count
314
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Grete, Greti

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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

Greta Rank #856
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #856 for Greta.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Greta ___

  • Greta Rose
  • Greta Louise
  • Greta Marie
  • Greta Elizabeth
  • Greta Jane
  • Greta Ann

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 Greta

Ingrid Astrid Klaus Henrik Matilda

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Greta or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Greta at #856 in the United States.

What do Greta and Olivia mean?

Greta means "pearl" (Germanic, from Greek margarites origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Greta and Olivia boy or girl names?

Greta is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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