Katharine 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

Katharine Rank #4,801
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #4801 for Katharine.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Katharine ___

  • Katharine Rose
  • Katharine Anne
  • Katharine Jane
  • Katharine Grace
  • Katharine Elizabeth
  • Katharine Louise

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 Katharine

Eleanor Margaret William Henry Charlotte

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Katharine or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Katharine at #4801 in the United States.

What do Katharine and Olivia mean?

Katharine means "pure, clean" (Greek 'katharos' origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Katharine and Olivia boy or girl names?

Katharine is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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