Oliver vs Paulo

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

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Paulo

Boy #1,604 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the Paulus family"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Portuguese Brazilian Italian Spanish Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,604
Total SSA Count
107
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Paulinho, Pau

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Oliver Rank #3
Paulo Rank #1,604

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1604 for Paulo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

Paulo ___

  • Paulo Ricardo
  • Paulo Eduardo
  • Paulo Miguel
  • Paulo Henrique
  • Paulo Andre
  • Paulo Sergio

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

If you choose Paulo

Lucas Rafael Mateus Isabela Sofia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oliver or Paulo more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Paulo at #1604 in the United States.

What do Oliver and Paulo mean?

Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Paulo means "from the Paulus family" (Latin origin).

Are Oliver and Paulo boy or girl names?

Oliver is primarily a boy name. Paulo is primarily a boy name.

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