Killian vs Oliver

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Killian

Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish French American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#370
Total SSA Count
884
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Killy, Kill, Ian

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Killian Rank #370
Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #370 for Killian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Killian ___

  • Killian James
  • Killian Patrick
  • Killian Thomas
  • Killian Finn
  • Killian Rory
  • Killian Sean

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Killian

Cormac Riordan Aoife Declan Niamh

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Killian or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Killian at #370 in the United States.

What do Killian and Oliver mean?

Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Killian and Oliver boy or girl names?

Killian is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.

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