Olivia vs Shu

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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Kaia Arianna Oakley Lilah

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Shu

Girl #33,835 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #33,835
Total SSA Count: 6

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Popularity Comparison

Olivia Rank #1

Shu Rank #33,835

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #33835 for Shu.

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

Shu ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olivia or Shu more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Shu at #33835 in the United States.

What do Olivia and Shu mean?

Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Olivia and Shu boy or girl names?

Olivia is primarily a girl name. Shu is primarily a girl name.

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