Maggie vs Oliver

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maggie

Girl #299 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin

Cultural Roots

English Irish Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#299
Total SSA Count
1,051
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mags

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Maggie Rank #299
Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #299 for Maggie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maggie ___

  • Maggie Rose
  • Maggie Grace
  • Maggie Jane
  • Maggie Lee
  • Maggie Mae
  • Maggie Claire

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 Maggie

Millie Nellie Lottie Archie Teddy

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maggie or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Maggie at #299 in the United States.

What do Maggie and Oliver mean?

Maggie means "pearl" (Greek via Latin origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Maggie and Oliver boy or girl names?

Maggie is primarily a girl name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.

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