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Olivier

♂ Boy

Pronounced AW-lee-vyeh /ˈɔ.li.vje/Medium

Meaning: Olive treeMedium

In 30 seconds: Olivier is a French boy's name meaning 'olive tree'. It is the French form of the familiar Oliver.

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Origin MediumFrench, Dutch, Carolingian Cycle

MeaningOlive tree

U.S. rank (2025)#2559 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births52 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2011

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,988

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Olivier comes from French and means olive tree, an image of peace and abundance. It is the French shape of Oliver, the variation it sits closest to, and softer pet forms like Ollie, Oli, and Olly travel with it. The final '-ier' ending is the mark of its French spelling.

Bearers like Balmain designer Olivier Rousteing and football manager Olivier Echouafni show the name's standing in French culture. Its short forms Olly and Olli give it the same friendly nicknames English speakers use for Oliver.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Olivier is 'olive tree', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name - Olivier — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

OliverOliOllieOllyOlli

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

★Olivier Rousteing (1985–present)
French fashion designer, creative director of Balmain 2011–2025.
★Olivier Echouafni (1972–present)
French football manager and former midfielder; male.

If you like Olivier…

Oliver— The English form of the same olive-tree name Olivier varies.

Ollie— A pet form shared between Olivier and Oliver.

Turner— lands in the same popularity range

Kartier— shares Olivier's French roots

Decker— shares Olivier's Dutch roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Olivier mean?

Olivier is usually explained as meaning 'olive tree' and is most often linked with French tradition.

How do you pronounce Olivier?

It's commonly said AW-lee-vyeh /ˈɔ.li.vje/.

Is Olivier a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Olivier is used as a boy name.

How popular is Olivier?

In 2024, Olivier ranked #2690 in the U.S. for boys, with 49 births recorded.