US Popularity:4762
Origin:Latin
Other Origin(s):British, French, German, Greek, Norse
Meaning:Olive tree planter; Olive branch bearer; Wolf army
Olivier is a boy’s name of French and Latin origin. It’s the French form of Oliver, which derives from the Latin word olivarius, meaning “olive tree planter” or “olive branch bearer.” It has also been theorized to come from the Old Norse name Óleifr, the Anglo-Saxon Alfhere, the Greek Eleutherios, or the Germanic words for “wolf army.” With so many potential origins, this classic name has plenty of cross-cultural appeal! This name was famously borne as a surname by the English actor Laurence Olivier.

Olivier Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Olivier is currently #4762 in U.S. births
Boy:Olivier is currently #1419 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#4762
in 2022
+ 529
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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