Hope vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hope

Girl #317 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Wish fulfilled"

Cultural Roots

English American Christian Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#317
Total SSA Count
964
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hopie, Hope

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Hope Rank #317
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #317 for Hope.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hope ___

  • Hope Elizabeth
  • Hope Marie
  • Hope Grace
  • Hope Elise
  • Hope Renee

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 Hope

Faith Joy Grace Charity Caleb

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hope or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Hope at #317 in the United States.

What do Hope and Olivia mean?

Hope means "Wish fulfilled". Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Hope and Olivia boy or girl names?

Hope is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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