Oliver vs Shah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shah

Boy #6,038 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"king, emperor, ruler"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian Pakistani Indian Central Asian Bangladeshi

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,038
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shah

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Oliver Rank #3
Shah Rank #6,038

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6038 for Shah.

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

Shah ___

  • Shah Ali
  • Shah Reza
  • Shah Hassan
  • Shah Mohammad
  • Shah Cyrus
  • Shah Darius

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

If you choose Shah

Cyrus Darius Leila Yasmin Reza

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oliver or Shah more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Shah at #6038 in the United States.

What do Oliver and Shah mean?

Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Shah means "king, emperor, ruler" (Persian origin).

Are Oliver and Shah boy or girl names?

Oliver is primarily a boy name. Shah is primarily a boy name.

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