Odessa vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Odessa

Girl #1,586 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"city of Odysseus"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,586
Total SSA Count
133
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dessie, Desi, Odie

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Odessa Rank #1,586
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1586 for Odessa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Odessa ___

  • Odessa Rose
  • Odessa Grace
  • Odessa Mae
  • Odessa Claire
  • Odessa June
  • Odessa Elise

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 Odessa

Penelope Calliope Cassius Leander Persephone

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Odessa or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Odessa at #1586 in the United States.

What do Odessa and Olivia mean?

Odessa means "city of Odysseus" (Greek origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Odessa and Olivia boy or girl names?

Odessa is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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