Oliver vs Reagan

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

All Clear

Reagan

Girl #244 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little ruler, impulsive one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#244
Total SSA Count
1,292
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rae, Rea

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Oliver Rank #3
Reagan Rank #244

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #244 for Reagan.

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

Reagan ___

  • Reagan Grace
  • Reagan Mae
  • Reagan Elizabeth
  • Reagan Claire
  • Reagan Ann
  • Reagan Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

If you choose Reagan

Riley Finley Kennedy Quinn Sloane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oliver or Reagan more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Reagan at #244 in the United States.

What do Oliver and Reagan mean?

Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Reagan means "little ruler, impulsive one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Oliver and Reagan boy or girl names?

Oliver is primarily a boy name. Reagan is primarily a girl name.

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