Olive

Pronunciation: [ AHL-uhv ]

Boy Name #19,820 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Olive is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced AHL-uhv.

Parents who love the name Olive often also consider Olive, Ollie, Ola .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #19,820
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Oliver #3 Olivier #2678

Nicknames

Oli Oly Oliie

Also a Girl Name

Olive is also used as a girl name, ranked #170.

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Similar Names

Olive Ollie Ola Olga Olivia Olie Oliver Ollie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Olive

Is Olive a boy or girl name?

Olive is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #19820. As a girl name, it is ranked #170. Olive is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Olive?

Olive is pronounced AHL-uhv.

How popular is the name Olive?

Olive is currently ranked #19820 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Olive?

Common nicknames for Olive include Oli, Oly, and Oliie.

Is Olive a common or rare name?

Olive is an uncommon name, ranked #19820 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Olive

Olive is a boy name .

Is Olive a boy or girl name? Olive is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,820 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #170. Olive is more commonly used as a girl name.

Olive is currently ranked #19,820 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Olive include Oli, Oly, and Oliie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Olive include Oliver, Olivier . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.