Mace vs Oliver

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mace Rank #2,832
Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2832 for Mace.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mace ___

  • Mace William
  • Mace James
  • Mace Alexander
  • Mace Thomas
  • Mace Edward
  • Mace Harrison

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 Mace

Ace Crew Knox Blaze Wren

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mace or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Mace at #2832 in the United States.

What do Mace and Oliver mean?

Mace means "heavy club weapon" (Old French origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Mace and Oliver boy or girl names?

Mace is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.

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