Kerry vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kerry

Boy #2,690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark, dark-featured"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,690
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ker

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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

Kerry Rank #2,690
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #2690 for Kerry.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kerry ___

  • Kerry James
  • Kerry Michael
  • Kerry Patrick
  • Kerry Sean
  • Kerry Thomas
  • Kerry Lee

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 Kerry

Dermot Brigid Siobhan Cormac Aoife

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kerry or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Kerry at #2690 in the United States.

What do Kerry and Olivia mean?

Kerry means "dark, dark-featured" (Old Irish origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Kerry and Olivia boy or girl names?

Kerry is primarily a boy name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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