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BoyLatin#3 in 2025

Oliver

Oliver is a boys' name of Latin origin meaning “Olive tree, ancestor's descendant.” It ranked #3 in the United States in 2025.

Pronunciation

AH-lih-ver

Meaning & Origin

The name Oliver means “Olive tree, ancestor's descendant.” It comes from the Latin language tradition.

Made famous by Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist. Related to 'olive,' a symbol of peace. Popular across English-speaking countries.

Popularity Over Time

#3
2020
#3
2021
#3
2022
#3
2023
#3
2024
#3
2025
YearRank
2025#3
2024#3
2023#3
2022#3
2021#3
2020#3

Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset

Famous People Named Oliver

  • Oliver Stone
  • Oliver Cromwell

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