Nicodemus vs Oliver

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Oliver

Boy #3 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English French Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
15,343
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ollie, Oli

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Nicodemus Rank #3,331
Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3331 for Nicodemus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nicodemus ___

  • Nicodemus James
  • Nicodemus John
  • Nicodemus William
  • Nicodemus Thomas
  • Nicodemus Alexander
  • Nicodemus Paul

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 Nicodemus

Bartholomew Thaddeus Cornelius Sebastian Magdalene

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nicodemus or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Nicodemus at #3331 in the United States.

What do Nicodemus and Oliver mean?

Nicodemus means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Nicodemus and Oliver boy or girl names?

Nicodemus is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.

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