Olivia vs Shaun

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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Shaun

Boy #1,568 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,568
Total SSA Count
110
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sha, Shy, Shie

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Popularity Comparison

Olivia Rank #1
Shaun Rank #1,568

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1568 for Shaun.

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

Shaun ___

  • Shaun Michael
  • Shaun Patrick
  • Shaun Thomas
  • Shaun James
  • Shaun Robert
  • Shaun Anthony

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

If you choose Shaun

Liam Kieran Bridget Fiona Conor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olivia or Shaun more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Shaun at #1568 in the United States.

What do Olivia and Shaun mean?

Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Shaun means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Olivia and Shaun boy or girl names?

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

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