Olivia vs Tess

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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Tess

Girl #1,774 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"to harvest, reaper"

Origin: Greek therizo

Cultural Roots

English Irish American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,774
Total SSA Count
113
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Olivia Rank #1
Tess Rank #1,774

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1774 for Tess.

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

Tess ___

  • Tess Anne
  • Tess Elaine
  • Tess Miriam
  • Tess Jo
  • Tess Louise
  • Tess Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

If you choose Tess

Nora Alice Cecily Arthur Edmund

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olivia or Tess more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Tess at #1774 in the United States.

What do Olivia and Tess mean?

Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Tess means "to harvest, reaper" (Greek therizo origin).

Are Olivia and Tess boy or girl names?

Olivia is primarily a girl name. Tess is primarily a girl name.

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