Josie 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

Josie Rank #88
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #88 for Josie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Josie ___

  • Josie Mae
  • Josie Rose
  • Josie Kate
  • Josie Jane
  • Josie Claire
  • Josie Faye

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 Josie

Daisy Rosie Nellie Archie Henry

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Josie or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Josie at #88 in the United States.

What do Josie and Olivia mean?

Josie means "God will increase" (Hebrew origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Josie and Olivia boy or girl names?

Josie is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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