| Meaning | olive tree, peace |
| Origin | Latin |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 7 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Ol-li-ver |
About Olliver
The double 'l' variation brings a distinguished twist to a beloved classic, creating visual interest and a slightly softer pronunciation. Olliver evokes images of kindness, intelligence, and gentlemanly qualities while avoiding any stuffiness. This name has literary connections that add depth without overwhelming its inherent friendliness. The rhythmic three-syllable structure gives it a pleasant, balanced sound that works beautifully with most surnames. Olliver offers excellent nickname options—Ollie being particularly endearing for younger years—while the full name maintains professional gravitas. It's a name that suggests creativity and warmth, equally suited to an artist, teacher, or entrepreneur. The spelling variation sets your son apart just enough to be distinctive without being confusing, offering that sweet spot between conventional and unique that many parents seek.
Nicknames for Olliver
| Ollie |
| Oli |
| Liver |
| Livy |
Famous People Named Olliver
| Olliver Hardy | American comedian and actor, known for his partnership with Stan Laurel |
| Olliver Kahn | Retired German football goalkeeper |
| Olliver Mtukudzi | Zimbabwean musician and human rights activist |
| Olliver Charles-André | Swiss Olympic ice hockey player |
| Olliver Burke | Scottish professional footballer |
| Olliver Riedel | Bassist for the German metal band Rammstein |
| Olliver Linares | Peruvian chess grandmaster |
| Olliver Golding | British former junior tennis player |
| Olliver Mellor | English actor known for his role in the TV show "Coronation Street" |
| Olliver Konsa | Estonian professional footballer |
| Olliver Atkins | American photographer and White House photographer for Presidents Reagan and Nixon |
| Olliver Šarkić | Montenegrin professional footballer |
| Olliver Weber | Austrian fashion photographer |
| Olliver Abbott | British fashion designer |
| Olliver Pamer | Austrian former alpine ski racer |
| Olliver Cederborg | Swedish ice hockey player |
| Olliver Musting | Estonian professional basketball player |
| Olliver Hawk | German rock musician |
| Olliver Coch | Bolivian football midfielder |
| Olliver Beadell | Australian surveyor and road builder |
Characters Named Olliver
| Olliver Twist | The titular character in Charles Dickens' novel "Oliver Twist" |
| Olliver Queen | Also known as Green Arrow, a DC Comics superhero |
| Olliver Trask | A character in the "X-Men" comic series |
| Olliver Tulliver | The protagonist in George Eliot's novel "The Mill on the Floss" |
| Olliver Wood | A character in the "Harry Potter" series, the Quidditch captain for Gryffindor |
| Olliver Charles | A character in the TV series "Nip/Tuck" |
| Olliver Barrett IV | A character in the film "Love Story" |
| Olliver Grendel | A character in the video game "The Elder Scrolls V - Skyrim" |
| Olliver Oken | A character in the TV series "Hannah Montana" |
| Olliver Lang | A character in the film "Blue Crush" |
| Olliver Queenan | A character in the film "The Departed" |
| Olliver Banks | A character in the film "Mary Poppins Returns" |
| Olliver Warbucks | A character in the musical "Annie" |
| Olliver Nelson | A character in the TV series "Third Watch" |
| Olliver Babish | A character in the TV series "The West Wing" |
| Olliver Barnes | A character in the film "The Lake House" |
| Olliver Taylor | A character in the film "Election" |
| Olliver Thomas | A character in the TV series "The Bold Type" |
| Olliver Coleman | A character in the TV series "Mistresses" |
| Olliver Carver | A character in the film "The Devil's Advocate" |