Oliver vs Shaemus

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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Luis Jeremiah Archer Jett

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Shaemus

Boy #25,962 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #25,962
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Sha, Shae, Shaey

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Popularity Comparison

Oliver Rank #3

Shaemus Rank #25,962

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #25962 for Shaemus.

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

Shaemus ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oliver or Shaemus more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Shaemus at #25962 in the United States.

What do Oliver and Shaemus mean?

Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Oliver and Shaemus boy or girl names?

Oliver is primarily a boy name. Shaemus is primarily a boy name.

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