Boy name guide
Oliver name meaning, origin and style
Oliver is a Germanic or Latin tradition name commonly associated with often linked with olive tree.
- Origin
- Germanic or Latin tradition
- Meaning
- often linked with olive tree
- Say it
- OL-ih-ver
Choosing Oliver
A literary classic with Ollie as a playful short form.
Popularity note
Popularity changes over time and by place. For current United States birth-name data, consult the Social Security Administration’s annual name statistics.