Olivia vs Zoe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zoe

Girl #29 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"life"

Origin: Greek zoe

Cultural Roots

Greek English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#29
Total SSA Count
5,719
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zo

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Olivia Rank #1
Zoe Rank #29

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #29 for Zoe.

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

Zoe ___

  • Zoe Grace
  • Zoe Anne
  • Zoe Elizabeth
  • Zoe Mae
  • Zoe Kate
  • Zoe Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

If you choose Zoe

Chloe Mia Leo Max Lily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olivia or Zoe more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Zoe at #29 in the United States.

What do Olivia and Zoe mean?

Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Zoe means "life" (Greek zoe origin).

Are Olivia and Zoe boy or girl names?

Olivia is primarily a girl name. Zoe is primarily a girl name.

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