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Oliver

Olive tree · pronounced OL-iv-er

Meaning

Oliver is a english name meaning “Olive tree”.

History

Associated with the Latin for olive tree, a symbol of peace, and brought to England by the Normans. Dickens' Oliver Twist kept it familiar, and it has topped British and American charts.

Popularity

Ranked #3 in 2026 · up 87 places since 1996

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