John vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21
Total SSA Count
8,047
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Johnny, Jack, Jonny

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

John Rank #21
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #21 for John.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

John ___

  • John Thomas
  • John Michael
  • John William
  • John Patrick
  • John Edward
  • John Henry

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 John

Mary James Catherine Patrick Elizabeth

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is John or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to John at #21 in the United States.

What do John and Olivia mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are John and Olivia boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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