The nameOlivier
Olivier is the French form of Oliver, linked to the olive tree.
- Boy's name
- Latin
Meaning
Olivier means "olive tree" in French, from the Latin oliva.
Origin
Latin, through French.
History
Olivier is Roland's companion in the Song of Roland. In England and Wales it reached 266th in 2010.
Olivier in other languages
Olivier is the French form of Oliver. It is Oliviero in Italian, Oliverio in Spanish and Oliwer in Polish.
Nicknames for Olivier
The most common nicknames for Olivier: Ollie.
Did you know?
- Olivier Giroud is the all time top scorer of the French national team.
- Olivier Messiaen wrote his Quartet for the End of Time in 1941, while a prisoner of war.
Famous people named Olivier
- Olivier Giroud, footballer
- Olivier Messiaen, composer
- Laurence Olivier, actor, as a surname
Popularity of the name Olivier
Olivier in the United States
Olivier was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 661 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Olivier. Its rise began around 1967, and it peaked in 2011. Half of all babies named Olivier in the United States were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 56 births a year.
Olivier in the United Kingdom
Olivier was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 1,487 births over the decade, 60% of all recorded babies named Olivier. Its rise began around 2004, and it peaked in 2010. Half of all babies named Olivier in the United Kingdom were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 55 births a year on average, against 118 in the five years before.
Olivier in France
Olivier in Belgium
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Olivier
Names from the same generation as Olivier, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Olivier mean?
Olivier means "olive tree" in French, from the Latin oliva.
What is the origin of the name Olivier?
Latin, through French.
Is Olivier a girl's or a boy's name?
Olivier is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Olivier?
In 2024, Olivier was the 2679th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 49 births.
What are the variants of the name Olivier?
Variants and related names of Olivier include Oliver and Ollivier.
What are good sibling names for Olivier?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Viktoria, Lucie, Nathalia and Lucinda for a sister, Vince, Johannes, Lucius and Marius for a brother.
What are common nicknames for Olivier?
The most common nicknames for Olivier are Ollie.
Who are famous people named Olivier?
Olivier Giroud, footballer; Olivier Messiaen, composer; Laurence Olivier, actor, as a surname.