Megan 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

Megan Rank #761
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #761 for Megan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Megan ___

  • Megan Rose
  • Megan Anne
  • Megan Lynn
  • Megan Marie
  • Megan Elizabeth
  • Megan Grace

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 Megan

Ryan Kevin Shannon Bridget Connor

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Megan or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Megan at #761 in the United States.

What do Megan and Olivia mean?

Megan means "pearl" (Greek via Welsh origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Megan and Olivia boy or girl names?

Megan is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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