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Olivier

oh-liv-ee-AY

Popularity

#2690

stable

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

French

Total Births

1,957

Peak Year

#78 in 2011

First Recorded

1924

Style

Sophisticated & Formal, Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Olivier is the French form of Oliver, a name of Germanic origin, possibly derived from 'Alfher,' meaning 'elf army,' or Latin 'olivarius,' meaning 'olive tree planter.'

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Olivier Messiaen

    Influential French composer, organist, and ornithologist.

  • Laurence Olivier

    Acclaimed English actor and theatre director.

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Personality Traits

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