Odessa vs Vivien

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Odessa Rank #1,586
Vivien Rank #1,714

Odessa is more popular, ranked #1586 vs #1714 for Vivien.

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

Vivien ___

  • Vivien Rose
  • Vivien Claire
  • Vivien Grace
  • Vivien Anne
  • Vivien Elise
  • Vivien Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Odessa

Penelope Calliope Cassius Leander Persephone

If you choose Vivien

Julian Celeste Bastian Margot Felix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Odessa or Vivien more popular?

Odessa is more popular, ranked #1586 compared to Vivien at #1714 in the United States.

What do Odessa and Vivien mean?

Odessa means "city of Odysseus" (Greek origin). Vivien means "alive, living, lively" (Latin origin).

Are Odessa and Vivien boy or girl names?

Odessa is primarily a girl name. Vivien is primarily a girl name.

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