Jessica vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Jessica Rank #574
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #574 for Jessica.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jessica ___

  • Jessica Marie
  • Jessica Lynn
  • Jessica Anne
  • Jessica Nicole
  • Jessica Elizabeth
  • Jessica Claire

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 Jessica

Jennifer Ashley Michael Christopher Stephanie

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jessica or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Jessica at #574 in the United States.

What do Jessica and Olivia mean?

Jessica means "God beholds, foresight" (Hebrew origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Jessica and Olivia boy or girl names?

Jessica is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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