Max 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

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Popularity Comparison

Max Rank #175
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #175 for Max.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Max ___

  • Max Alexander
  • Max William
  • Max Theodore
  • Max Benjamin
  • Max Elliott
  • Max Harrison

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 Max

Leo Mia Luna Oscar Elsa

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Max or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Max and Olivia mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Max and Olivia boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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