Oliver vs Penn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Penn

Boy #2,952 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hill, headland, enclosure"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,952
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Oliver Rank #3
Penn Rank #2,952

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2952 for Penn.

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

Penn ___

  • Penn James
  • Penn Oliver
  • Penn Alexander
  • Penn Harrison
  • Penn William
  • Penn August

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

If you choose Penn

Wren Slate Wells Bram Ford

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oliver or Penn more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Penn at #2952 in the United States.

What do Oliver and Penn mean?

Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Penn means "hill, headland, enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Oliver and Penn boy or girl names?

Oliver is primarily a boy name. Penn is primarily a boy name.

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