Oliver vs Yuri

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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Yuri

Girl #1,494 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lily (flower)"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Korean Russian Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,494
Total SSA Count
146
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yu

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Oliver Rank #3
Yuri Rank #1,494

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1494 for Yuri.

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

Yuri ___

  • Yuri Hana
  • Yuri Mei
  • Yuri Sofia
  • Yuri Elise
  • Yuri Rose
  • Yuri Amara

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

If you choose Yuri

Hana Sakura Mei Kenji Hiro

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oliver or Yuri more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Yuri at #1494 in the United States.

What do Oliver and Yuri mean?

Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Yuri means "lily (flower)" (Japanese origin).

Are Oliver and Yuri boy or girl names?

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

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