Olivia vs Shem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shem

Boy #6,712 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"reputation, legacy"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,712
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Olivia Rank #1
Shem Rank #6,712

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #6712 for Shem.

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

Shem ___

  • Shem David
  • Shem Eli
  • Shem Aaron
  • Shem Joseph
  • Shem Noah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

If you choose Shem

Ham Japheth Noah Kenan Arpachshad

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olivia or Shem more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Shem at #6712 in the United States.

What do Olivia and Shem mean?

Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Shem means "reputation, legacy" (Hebrew origin).

Are Olivia and Shem boy or girl names?

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

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