Ladd vs Oliver

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ladd

Boy #4,806 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"young man, boy"

Origin: Middle English 'ladde'

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,806
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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Oliver

Boy #3 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English French Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
15,343
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ollie, Oli

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ladd Rank #4,806
Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4806 for Ladd.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ladd ___

  • Ladd Michael
  • Ladd James
  • Ladd Thomas
  • Ladd Dean
  • Ladd Eugene
  • Ladd William

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 Ladd

Chad Brad Brent Tammy Sandy

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ladd or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Ladd at #4806 in the United States.

What do Ladd and Oliver mean?

Ladd means "young man, boy" (Middle English 'ladde' origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Ladd and Oliver boy or girl names?

Ladd is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.

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