What does the name Oliver mean?

The name Oliver means "Elf warrior".

What is the origin of the name Oliver?

Oliver is a name of Germanic origin.

In 2023, 15,343 babies were named Oliver in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Oliver is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Births Last Year: 15,343 →

All-Time Total: 248,444

Peak Year: 2024

Oliver is derived from the Old French name Olivier, which comes from the Latin name Oliverius. It means "olive tree" or "olive branch."

Boy names closely related to Oliver

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Girl names closely related to Oliver

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Names with similar meaning to Oliver

Ollie

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