Oliver

Boy's name

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

Meaning Elf warrior
Origin Germanic
U.S. births in 2023 15,343
Peak year 2024

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Oliver Cromwell - English military and political leader
  • Oliver Stone - American film director and screenwriter
  • Oliver Reed - English actor known for his intense performances
  • Oliver Kahn - German former football goalkeeper
  • Oliver Twist - Fictional character in Charles Dickens' novel
  • Oliver Hardy - American comedian, part of Laurel and Hardy duo
  • Oliver Hudson - American actor, known for TV roles
  • Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. - American jurist and Supreme Court Justice
  • Oliver Perez - Mexican baseball pitcher in Major League Baseball
  • Oliver Sacks - British neurologist and author of popular science books

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