Mei 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
Full profile for Olivia →

Popularity Comparison

Mei Rank #1,955
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1955 for Mei.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mei ___

  • Mei Lin
  • Mei Jade
  • Mei Rose
  • Mei Anne
  • Mei Grace
  • Mei Lily

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 Mei

Kai Hana Sora Ren Yuki

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mei or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Mei at #1955 in the United States.

What do Mei and Olivia mean?

Mei means "plum blossom" (Chinese origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Mei and Olivia boy or girl names?

Mei is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

More Comparisons

Olivia vs Mei Mei vs Wilhelmina Mei vs Blakeley Mei vs Bea Mei vs Ireland
← Full profile: Mei ← Full profile: Olivia Browse all baby names