Gretta vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gretta

Girl #4,387 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin and German

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,387
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gret

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Gretta Rank #4,387
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #4387 for Gretta.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gretta ___

  • Gretta Rose
  • Gretta Mae
  • Gretta Jane
  • Gretta Louise
  • Gretta Elise
  • Gretta Anne

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gretta or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Gretta at #4387 in the United States.

What do Gretta and Olivia mean?

Gretta means "pearl" (Greek via Latin and German origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Gretta and Olivia boy or girl names?

Gretta is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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