Mulan vs Oliver

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mulan

Girl #2,551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"magnolia flower, wood orchid"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese Vietnamese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,551
Total SSA Count
70
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lan, Mu

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Mulan Rank #2,551
Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2551 for Mulan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mulan ___

  • Mulan Mei
  • Mulan Jing
  • Mulan Xiu
  • Mulan Rose
  • Mulan Jade
  • Mulan Li

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mulan

Mei Lan Ping Wei Jun

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mulan or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Mulan at #2551 in the United States.

What do Mulan and Oliver mean?

Mulan means "magnolia flower, wood orchid" (Chinese origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Mulan and Oliver boy or girl names?

Mulan is primarily a girl name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.

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