Laurent vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Laurent

Boy #6,171 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Laurentum, city of laurels"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French Belgian Swiss Quebecois

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,171
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Lolo, Lo

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Laurent Rank #6,171
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #6171 for Laurent.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Laurent ___

  • Laurent Alexandre
  • Laurent Philippe
  • Laurent Henri
  • Laurent James
  • Laurent Michel
  • Laurent Etienne

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 Laurent

Julien Mathieu Cecile Margaux Elodie

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laurent or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Laurent at #6171 in the United States.

What do Laurent and Olivia mean?

Laurent means "from Laurentum, city of laurels" (Latin origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Laurent and Olivia boy or girl names?

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

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