Olivia vs Paula

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paula

Girl #753 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian German English Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#753
Total SSA Count
374
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Polly, Pau, Paulie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Olivia Rank #1
Paula Rank #753

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #753 for Paula.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Paula ___

  • Paula Marie
  • Paula Ann
  • Paula Jean
  • Paula Grace
  • Paula Elizabeth
  • Paula Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

If you choose Paula

Peter Patricia Michael Barbara Mark

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olivia or Paula more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Paula at #753 in the United States.

What do Olivia and Paula mean?

Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Paula means "small, humble" (Latin origin).

Are Olivia and Paula boy or girl names?

Olivia is primarily a girl name. Paula is primarily a girl name.

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