Olivia vs Susan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Susan

Girl #1,137 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lily"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,137
Total SSA Count
213
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sue, Susie, Suze

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Olivia Rank #1
Susan Rank #1,137

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1137 for Susan.

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

Susan ___

  • Susan Marie
  • Susan Elizabeth
  • Susan Claire
  • Susan Ann
  • Susan Louise
  • Susan Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

If you choose Susan

Barbara Linda Patricia Michael David

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olivia or Susan more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Susan at #1137 in the United States.

What do Olivia and Susan mean?

Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Susan means "lily" (Hebrew origin).

Are Olivia and Susan boy or girl names?

Olivia is primarily a girl name. Susan is primarily a girl name.

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