Jolene vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jolene

Girl #608 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious + feminine suffix"

Origin: Hebrew via American English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#608
Total SSA Count
493
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jo, Joey, Lee

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Jolene Rank #608
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #608 for Jolene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jolene ___

  • Jolene Mae
  • Jolene Rose
  • Jolene Ann
  • Jolene Grace
  • Jolene Claire
  • Jolene Darlene

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 Jolene

Dolly Loretta Emmylou Willie Waylon

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jolene or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Jolene at #608 in the United States.

What do Jolene and Olivia mean?

Jolene means "God is gracious + feminine suffix" (Hebrew via American English origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Jolene and Olivia boy or girl names?

Jolene is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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