Hannibal vs Oliver

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hannibal

Boy #9,469 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #9,469
Total SSA Count: 9
Nicknames: Han, Hann, Hanny

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Cephas Church Thielen Euro

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Oliver

Boy #3 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English French Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #3
Total SSA Count: 15,343
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate
Nicknames: Ollie, Oli

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Popularity Comparison

Hannibal Rank #9,469

Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #9469 for Hannibal.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

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Oliver James
Oliver Thomas
Oliver William
Oliver Henry
Oliver John
Oliver Benjamin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hannibal or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Hannibal at #9469 in the United States.

What do Hannibal and Oliver mean?

Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Hannibal and Oliver boy or girl names?

Hannibal is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.

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