Olivier name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old High German, Latin and Germanic
Usage: English, French, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: o-LIV-ee-ay
Meaning: Army and Elf
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What does Olivier mean?

Meaning of Olivier is From the Olive Tree or Elf came from Old High German, Germanic and Latin which is chiefly used in English, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, French and Swedish is aimed at both genders.

Olivier is variant form of acclaimed and enduring Oliver. Oliver is English cognate of The Norman French Name Olivier of Uncertain Origin;Meaning. Oliver means Elf Army, Oil Tree and Olive is originated from Latin, Germanic and French..

The name is celebrated on July 12th.

How do I pronounce Olivier?

The most common way to pronounce one syllabled Olivier is o-LIV-ee-ay. There should be emphasis on second LIV syllable while speaking. o-li-vier is another way(s) to say the name.

Variants of Olivier

Alfheri, Oliver, Oilbhries, Olle

How popular is the name Olivier?

Olivier was an extremely popular name in France. Over 279943 babies have been given the given name in 124 years. When at its peak in 1970, 15530 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 5th position.

However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 124 years. Additionally, the moniker has been in the top 5 baby names 3 times Olivier was a common name in England and Wales.

Over 1813 babies have been named Olivier since 1996. At the peak of its usage in 2010,. However after 24 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts but it is still going strong.

Also, Olivier is a common name in Netherlands given to over 1581 babies in 5 years. When at its peak in 2017, the moniker grabbed the 35th spot and 341 baby boys were given the name.

Additionally, the moniker has been in the top 50 baby names 5 times Also, A common name in Belgium having over 2441 recievers in 24 years of usage. Currently the moniker is on a rise, in 1996, the moniker grabbed the 43rd spot and 260 baby boys were given the name.

Olivier is a familiar baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1924 and was able to reach the top 2000 names. In 2011, it ranked 1821st when 78 boy were named Olivier.

Over 1606 babies in United States have been named Olivier. In Ireland, Olivier is a unique name where it has been in use since 2005 and has secured the place in top 200 names.

In 2008, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 191 on boy names chart when 32 babies were named Olivier. There are over 273 babies that have been given the name Olivier in Ireland.

Also, in Switzerland, it has been in use since 1998 and was able to reach the top 200 names. In 1999, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 171 on boy names chart when 46 babies were named Olivier.

Over 494 babies in Switzerland have been named Olivier.

However things change on global perspective, Olivier is extremely popular in Burundi where every 1 in 90 have the name. Also the baby name is popular in DR Congo, Madagascar, Rwanda, Chad, Cameroon, Congo, Benin, Central African Republic, Ivory Coast, Canada and Togo.

As per our findings, over 1060000 babies have been bestowed Olivier around the globe.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2023237757151215
2022239658135276
202124525400
2020265147150495
201923925600
201820806800
201725255000
201619897200
201518907700
201420966600
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Olivier in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands4962397855
Finland34853250
Sweden28915955
Norway13223155
Denmark157050

What numerology tells about Olivier?

To have 7 as your personality number reveals the sensitive side of your personality. Things don't have to go according to the plan all the time because life would be boring as hell if they did. You don't have enemies but people have hurt you in the past because of your openness and naivety. You are a person of many talents. It's like you never get angry and anything can piss you off. To have number 7 as your personality number means you are calm by nature and have a peaceful attitude about everything.

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  •  Loriana - Odd girl name Loriana is used notably in Italian and English that came from Latin, Italian and English, meaning of Loriana is "Crowned with Laurels or Plant"
  •  Aure means Or is used as a girl name has its roots in Latin and English is dominantly used in French
  •  Sylvian means Forest is commonly used in Norwegian and Finnish. Its origin is in Latin and English-American is aimed at both boys and girls
  •  Róza - Girl name Róza means "Rose" that of Latin origin is used largely in Hungarian

Middle names for Olivier

Some great options for booming and well-received middle names to go with Olivier.

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Famous people named Olivier

  • Olivier Messiaen, French composer, organist, and ornithologist
  • Olivier Le Jeune, first recorded slave purchased in New France
  • Olivier Peslier, French thoroughbred horse racing jockey
  • Olivier Nzuzi, Congolese football player
  • Olivier Boulay, automobile designer
  • Olivier Marceau, athlete from France, who competes in triathlon
  • Olivier Long, Swiss Ambassador and the director-general of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade
  • Olivier Ihl, French professor of political science
  • Olivier Sanou, retired Burkinan track and field athlete
  • Olivier Basselin, French poet
  • Olivier le Daim, French favourite courtier and close advisor of Louis XI of France
  • Olivier Minne, Belgian-born French television presenter
  • Olivier Roy, French political scientist
  • Olivier Dutheillet de Lamothe, member of the Constitutional Council of France
  • Olivier Mourgue, French industrial designer best known as the designer of the futuristic Djinn chairs used
  • Olivier Tielemans, Dutch race car driver
  • Olivier Le Cour Grandmaison, French historian and author whose work chiefly centres on colonialism
  • Olivier Strelli, Belgian fashion designer
  • Olivier de Serres, French author and soil scientist whose 'Théâtre d'Agriculture' was the accepted textbook of French agriculture
  • Olivier Levasseur, pirate, nicknamed 'La Buse' or 'La Bouche'
  • Olivier de la Marche, courtier, soldier
  • Olivier Greif, French composer of Polish-Jewish parentage
  • Olivier Galzi, French journalist
  • Olivier Morel de La Durantaye, Officer of New France
  • Olivier Perrault, seigneur, lawyer
  • Olivier Durocher, farmer and political figure in Lower Canada
  • Olivier Robitaille, physician and businessman in Lower Canada
  • Olivier Manchion, French musician
  • Olivier Kamitatu Etsu, politician of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • Olivier Giscard d'Estaing, is chairman of the Committee for a World Parliament
  • Olivier Ker Ourio, jazz musician of Breton ancestry
  • Olivier Charles, former France international rugby league footballer
  • Olivier Olibeau, French rugby union footballer
  • Olivier Schmutz, Swiss judoka
  • Olivier Strebelle, Belgian sculptor
  • Olivier Lecerf, French businessman and a Thoroughbred racehorse owner
  • Olivier Danvy, French computer scientist specializing
  • Olivier Assayas, French film director, screenwriter and film critic
  • Olivier Gendebien, Belgian racing driver
  • Olivier Panis, French professional racing driver
  • Olivier Martinez,
  • Olivier van Noort, Dutch merchant captain and the first Dutchman to circumnavigate the world
  • Olivier Occéan, Canadian soccer player
  • Olivier Grouillard, racing driver from France
  • Olivier Beretta, professional racing driver from Monaco
  • Olivier Tébily, former professional footballer
  • Olivier Rochus, retired Belgian tennis player
  • Olivier Dacourt, former French professional footballer
  • Olivier Gourmet, Belgian actor
  • Olivier Monterrubio, retired French footballer
  • Olivier Kapo, French footballer who played as a left winger

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
  4. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
  5. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
  6. Office fédéral de la statistique, https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/fr/home/statistiques/population/naissances-deces/prenoms-nouveaux-nes.html
  7. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://www.svb.nl/nl/kindernamen/
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