Nerissa 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

Nerissa Rank #28,823
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #28823 for Nerissa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nerissa ___

No pairings available yet.

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Nerissa

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If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nerissa or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Nerissa at #28823 in the United States.

What do Nerissa and Olivia mean?

Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Nerissa and Olivia boy or girl names?

Nerissa is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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