Olivia vs Samantha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samantha

Girl #127 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"told by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#127
Total SSA Count
2,221
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sam, Sammy, Sami

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Olivia Rank #1
Samantha Rank #127

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #127 for Samantha.

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

Samantha ___

  • Samantha Grace
  • Samantha Rose
  • Samantha Jane
  • Samantha Marie
  • Samantha Lee
  • Samantha Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

If you choose Samantha

Jessica Amanda Matthew Christopher Brittany

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olivia or Samantha more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Samantha at #127 in the United States.

What do Olivia and Samantha mean?

Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Samantha means "told by God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Olivia and Samantha boy or girl names?

Olivia is primarily a girl name. Samantha is primarily a girl name.

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