Judy vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Judy

Girl #1,652 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"praised"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,652
Total SSA Count
124
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jude, Judie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Judy Rank #1,652
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1652 for Judy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Judy ___

  • Judy Ann
  • Judy Marie
  • Judy Lynn
  • Judy Rose
  • Judy Kay
  • Judy Ellen

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 Judy

Betty Barbara Robert James Dorothy

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Judy or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Judy at #1652 in the United States.

What do Judy and Olivia mean?

Judy means "praised" (Hebrew origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Judy and Olivia boy or girl names?

Judy is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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