Baby Name Profile
Oliver
Oliver remains a beloved community favorite, a true staple.
#3 all-timeOld French originMostly a boy's name (100%)literaryvintage
What does Oliver mean?
“olive tree”
Oliver is a name of Old French origin.
Oliver year by year
2026*
#17
2025
#2
2024
#4
2023
#1
2022
#3
2021
#5
2020
#5
2019
#20
*2026 is a partial year. Snapshot 2026-07-03.
Famous people named Oliver
- Oliver Stoneoscar winning film director and screenwriter
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