Josephine 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

Josephine Rank #56
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #56 for Josephine.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Josephine ___

  • Josephine Claire
  • Josephine Anne
  • Josephine Rose
  • Josephine Louise
  • Josephine Grace
  • Josephine Marie

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 Josephine

Theodore Sebastian Eleanor Adelaide Henri

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Josephine or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Josephine at #56 in the United States.

What do Josephine and Olivia mean?

Josephine means "may God add children" (Hebrew origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Josephine and Olivia boy or girl names?

Josephine is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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