Hermione vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hermione

Girl #1,674 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"wellborn, of noble stock"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek British English-speaking Literary

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,674
Total SSA Count
122
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Hermie, Mione, Ronnie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Hermione Rank #1,674
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1674 for Hermione.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hermione ___

  • Hermione Jean
  • Hermione Rose
  • Hermione Grace
  • Hermione Claire
  • Hermione Elizabeth
  • Hermione Anne

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 Hermione

Minerva Rowena Neville Harry Luna

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hermione or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Hermione at #1674 in the United States.

What do Hermione and Olivia mean?

Hermione means "wellborn, of noble stock" (Greek origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Hermione and Olivia boy or girl names?

Hermione is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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