Oliver Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Oliver Name at a Glance

Name	Oliver
Meaning	The olive tree. The biblical olive tree symbolizes fruitfulness and beauty and dignity. 'Extending an olive branch' signifies an offer of peace.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Oliver Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Oliver means “The olive tree. The biblical olive tree symbolizes fruitfulness and beauty and dignity. 'Extending an olive branch' signifies an offer of peace”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Oliver Name Origin

Our database records Oliver under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Oliver a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Oliver is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Oliver

When considering Oliver for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.