Lola vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lola

Girl #272 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sorrows"

Origin: Spanish, from Dolores

Cultural Roots

Spanish English German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#272
Total SSA Count
1,155
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lo

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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

Lola Rank #272
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #272 for Lola.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lola ___

  • Lola Rose
  • Lola Grace
  • Lola Mae
  • Lola Jean
  • Lola Belle
  • Lola Darlene

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 Lola

Stella Iris Cleo Nico Otis

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lola or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Lola at #272 in the United States.

What do Lola and Olivia mean?

Lola means "sorrows" (Spanish, from Dolores origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Lola and Olivia boy or girl names?

Lola is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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