Olivia vs Santos

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Santos

Boy #832 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"saints, the holy ones"

Origin: Latin sanctus (holy)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Filipino Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#832
Total SSA Count
297
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Santi, San

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Olivia Rank #1
Santos Rank #832

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #832 for Santos.

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

Santos ___

  • Santos Angel
  • Santos Miguel
  • Santos Jose
  • Santos Luis
  • Santos Antonio
  • Santos Emilio

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

If you choose Santos

Jesus Angel Carmen Cruz Pilar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olivia or Santos more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Santos at #832 in the United States.

What do Olivia and Santos mean?

Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Santos means "saints, the holy ones" (Latin sanctus (holy) origin).

Are Olivia and Santos boy or girl names?

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

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