Meghan vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Meghan

Girl #1,444 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,444
Total SSA Count
152
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Meg, Meggie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Meghan Rank #1,444
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1444 for Meghan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Meghan ___

  • Meghan Rose
  • Meghan Grace
  • Meghan Anne
  • Meghan Louise
  • Meghan Kate
  • Meghan Claire

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 Meghan

Deirdre Bridget Caitlin Rowan Declan

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meghan or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Meghan at #1444 in the United States.

What do Meghan and Olivia mean?

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

Are Meghan and Olivia boy or girl names?

Meghan is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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