Maddison vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Maddison Rank #487
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #487 for Maddison.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maddison ___

  • Maddison Grace
  • Maddison Rose
  • Maddison Claire
  • Maddison Lynn
  • Maddison Faith
  • Maddison Paige

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 Maddison

Aiden Brooklyn Jayden Taylor Logan

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maddison or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Maddison at #487 in the United States.

What do Maddison and Olivia mean?

Maddison means "son of Matthew, gift of God" (English origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Maddison and Olivia boy or girl names?

Maddison is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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