Oliver vs Peregrin

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

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Peregrin

Boy #4,971 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pilgrim, traveler, foreigner"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Latin European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,971
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Perry, Pip, Reg

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Popularity Comparison

Oliver Rank #3
Peregrin Rank #4,971

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4971 for Peregrin.

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

Peregrin ___

  • Peregrin James
  • Peregrin Thomas
  • Peregrin Oliver
  • Peregrin Basil
  • Peregrin Edmund
  • Peregrin Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

If you choose Peregrin

Araminta Cordelia Barnaby Celestine Tobias

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oliver or Peregrin more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Peregrin at #4971 in the United States.

What do Oliver and Peregrin mean?

Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Peregrin means "pilgrim, traveler, foreigner" (Latin origin).

Are Oliver and Peregrin boy or girl names?

Oliver is primarily a boy name. Peregrin is primarily a boy name.

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