Oliver

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    Origin:
  • English: Peaceful or the olive tree, which symbolizes fruitfulness, beauty, and dignity; Extending an olive branch signifies an offer of peace.
  • Latin: Peaceful or the olive tree, which symbolizes fruitfulness, beauty, and dignity; Extending an olive branch signifies an offer of peace.
  • Norse: Affectionate
Description:
Brought to England by the Normans, the name Oliver has origins in the French name Olivier and dates back to the time of Charlemagne. Oliver has peaceful associations, thought to be derived from the Latin olivarius meaning "olive tree" but sometimes attributed to Olaf, or the Old Norse name Oleifr. Famous Olivers from literature include Oliver Twist from the Charles Dickens' novel of the same name, and a character in the Shakespeare play As You Like It.
Popularity:
How popular is Oliver? Here's how many babies were named Oliver over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
 Ranking   Name
International Variations:
Oilibhear   •   Oliverio   •   Olivier   •   Olivieros
Nicknames:
Ol   •   Ollie
Famous Namesakes:
Actor Oliver Platt, Actor Oliver Hudson, Director Oliver Stone
Celebrity Babies:
Son of Goldie Hawn and Bill Hudsen, Son of Amanda Pays and Corbin Bernsen, Son of Martin Short
Syllables:
3
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