Oliver vs Sagan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sagan

Boy #4,480 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Żagań (city in Poland)"

Origin: Polish/Silesian

Cultural Roots

American Jewish Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,480
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sage

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Oliver Rank #3
Sagan Rank #4,480

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4480 for Sagan.

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

Sagan ___

  • Sagan James
  • Sagan Oliver
  • Sagan Lee
  • Sagan Ray
  • Sagan Cole
  • Sagan Drake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

If you choose Sagan

Orion Tesla Darwin Nova Atlas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oliver or Sagan more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Sagan at #4480 in the United States.

What do Oliver and Sagan mean?

Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Sagan means "from Żagań (city in Poland)" (Polish/Silesian origin).

Are Oliver and Sagan boy or girl names?

Oliver is primarily a boy name. Sagan is primarily a boy name.

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