Katherine 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

Katherine Rank #175
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #175 for Katherine.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Katherine ___

  • Katherine Elizabeth
  • Katherine Anne
  • Katherine Grace
  • Katherine Marie
  • Katherine Louise
  • Katherine Rose

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 Katherine

William Henry Charlotte Edward Margaret

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Katherine or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Katherine at #175 in the United States.

What do Katherine and Olivia mean?

Katherine means "pure" (Greek origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Katherine and Olivia boy or girl names?

Katherine is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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