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Olive

♂ Boy

Pronounced OL-iv /ˈɒl.ɪv/High

Meaning: From the English word for the olive tree, a Latin-rooted symbol of peace and reconciliation. Used here for a boy, but Olive is overwhelmingly a girl's name - the strong cross-sex lean is noted plainly.Low

In 30 seconds: A peaceful nature name: Olive is the olive tree (said 'OL-iv'). Used here for a boy, but overwhelmingly a girl's name - we note the lean.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Latin
MeaningFrom the English word for the olive tree, a Latin-rooted symbol of peace and reconciliation. Used here for a boy, but Olive is overwhelmingly a girl's name - the strong cross-sex lean is noted plainly.
U.S. rank (2023)#11864 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1921
Total births (all-time)≈ 387

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192118852023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Olive is the word-name for the olive tree, a symbol of peace. As a boy's name it is very rare; it is overwhelmingly a girl's name, which we note plainly (said 'OL-iv').

It is extremely rare as a boy's name in the U.S.

Did you know? Olive comes from the olive tree, a Latin-rooted symbol of peace; here it is used for a boy, though Olive is overwhelmingly a girl's name - the cross-sex lean is noted plainly (said 'OL-iv').
Overall data confidence 40%
References - Olive — olive tree; peace symbol; overwhelmingly a girl's name

Variations

OliverOlyveOlive

Nicknames

OllieLiv

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Olive mean?

Olive is the word-name for the olive tree, a symbol of peace; used here for a boy but overwhelmingly a girl's name.

How do you pronounce Olive?

It's said OL-iv /ˈɒl.ɪv/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Olive a boy or girl name?

Olive is used here for a boy, but it is overwhelmingly a girl's name - we note the strong cross-sex lean.

How popular is Olive?

Olive is extremely rare in the U.S.

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