Olivia vs Vera

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Vera

Girl #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"faith"

Origin: Russian/Slavic

Cultural Roots

Russian English Spanish Italian Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#226
Total SSA Count
1,351
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Olivia Rank #1
Vera Rank #226

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #226 for Vera.

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

Vera ___

  • Vera Rose
  • Vera Louise
  • Vera Grace
  • Vera Mae
  • Vera Jane
  • Vera Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

If you choose Vera

Hugo Felix Iris Cora Otto

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olivia or Vera more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Vera at #226 in the United States.

What do Olivia and Vera mean?

Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Vera means "faith" (Russian/Slavic origin).

Are Olivia and Vera boy or girl names?

Olivia is primarily a girl name. Vera is primarily a girl name.

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