Julie vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Julie

Girl #767 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin-Greek

Cultural Roots

French English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#767
Total SSA Count
366
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jules, JuJu

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Julie Rank #767
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #767 for Julie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Julie ___

  • Julie Anne
  • Julie Marie
  • Julie Grace
  • Julie Christine
  • Julie Ann
  • Julie Lynn

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 Julie

Sophie Claire Elise Nicolas Pierre

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Julie or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Julie at #767 in the United States.

What do Julie and Olivia mean?

Julie means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin-Greek origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Julie and Olivia boy or girl names?

Julie is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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