Karlene vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Karlene

Girl #19,528 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #19,528
Total SSA Count: 7
Nicknames: Kar, Karl, Karly

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Vee Geni Devie Felice

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Karlene Rank #19,528

Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #19528 for Karlene.

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Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

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Olivia Rose
Olivia Grace
Olivia Jane
Olivia Mae
Olivia Claire
Olivia Jade

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karlene or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Karlene at #19528 in the United States.

What do Karlene and Olivia mean?

Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Karlene and Olivia boy or girl names?

Karlene is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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