Olivia vs Polly

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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Polly

Girl #2,192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"star of the sea; beloved"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,192
Total SSA Count
86
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Poll, Pol

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Olivia Rank #1
Polly Rank #2,192

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #2192 for Polly.

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

Polly ___

  • Polly Jean
  • Polly Anne
  • Polly Mae
  • Polly Rose
  • Polly Jane
  • Polly Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

If you choose Polly

Molly Nellie Teddy Archie Lily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olivia or Polly more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Polly at #2192 in the United States.

What do Olivia and Polly mean?

Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Polly means "star of the sea; beloved" (Hebrew via Latin origin).

Are Olivia and Polly boy or girl names?

Olivia is primarily a girl name. Polly is primarily a girl name.

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