Meredith 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
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Popularity Comparison

Meredith Rank #490
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #490 for Meredith.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Meredith ___

  • Meredith Grace
  • Meredith Ann
  • Meredith Rose
  • Meredith Jane
  • Meredith Kate
  • Meredith 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 Meredith

Rhys Bronwen Gareth Seren Callum

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meredith or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Meredith at #490 in the United States.

What do Meredith and Olivia mean?

Meredith means "great lord, magnificent ruler" (Welsh origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Meredith and Olivia boy or girl names?

Meredith is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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