Johnston vs Oliver

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johnston

Boy #9,103 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #9,103
Total SSA Count: 9
Nicknames: Joh, John, Johny

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Xaviar Raddix Emily Taquan

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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

Johnston Rank #9,103

Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #9103 for Johnston.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

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Oliver ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Johnston or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Johnston at #9103 in the United States.

What do Johnston and Oliver mean?

Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Johnston and Oliver boy or girl names?

Johnston is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.

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