Nils vs Oliver

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nils

Boy #4,894 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek (Nikolaos)

Cultural Roots

Swedish Norwegian Danish Finnish Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,894
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Nils Rank #4,894
Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4894 for Nils.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nils ___

  • Nils Erik
  • Nils Johan
  • Nils Lars
  • Nils Gustav
  • Nils Axel
  • Nils Henrik

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 Nils

Astrid Ingrid Sigrid Lars Erik

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nils or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Nils at #4894 in the United States.

What do Nils and Oliver mean?

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

Are Nils and Oliver boy or girl names?

Nils is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.

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