Olivia vs Percy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Olivia

Girl #1 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
14,718
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Liv, Livvy, Oli

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Percy

Boy #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,256
Total SSA Count
157
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Perce

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Olivia Rank #1
Percy Rank #1,256

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1256 for Percy.

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

Percy ___

  • Percy James
  • Percy Arthur
  • Percy Edmund
  • Percy Oliver
  • Percy George
  • Percy Fox

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

If you choose Percy

Atticus Hugo Harriet Clem Gus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olivia or Percy more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Percy at #1256 in the United States.

What do Olivia and Percy mean?

Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin).

Are Olivia and Percy boy or girl names?

Olivia is primarily a girl name. Percy is primarily a boy name.

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