Libby vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Libby

Girl #1,122 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pledged to God, God is my oath"

Origin: Hebrew (via Elizabeth)

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,122
Total SSA Count
215
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lib

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Libby Rank #1,122
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1122 for Libby.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Libby ___

  • Libby Jane
  • Libby Rose
  • Libby Mae
  • Libby Ann
  • Libby Grace
  • Libby Kate

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 Libby

Nellie Archie Millie Freddie Rosie

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Libby or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Libby at #1122 in the United States.

What do Libby and Olivia mean?

Libby means "pledged to God, God is my oath" (Hebrew (via Elizabeth) origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Libby and Olivia boy or girl names?

Libby is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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