Oliver

Oliver Meaning & Origin

About Oliver
The name Oliver is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Old French name Olivier, which itself comes from the Latin name Oliverius. The name is commonly believed to mean "olive tree" or "olive branch." Oliver is associated with peace, fertility, and beauty due to the symbolism of the olive tree in various cultures. It is a classic and timeless name that has been popular throughout history.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Oliver are male.

Oliver Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 2.69% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALFR
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O40106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 L AH0 V ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈɑlɪvər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O416

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Oliver in Braille

Here's how to represent Oliver in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Oliver in braille

How to Spell the Name Oliver in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Oliver using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Oliver in sign language

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