Oliver
Oliver is a masculine name of Latin and French origin. It is derived from the Old French name ‘Olivier’, possibly stemming from the Latin word ‘olivarius’, meaning ‘olive tree planter’.
Oliver Meaning
Olive tree, Elf army
Historical Significance
Oliver gained popularity in medieval times through the legendary figure of Oliver, one of Charlemagne’s paladins in the ‘Chanson de Roland’.
Fun Fact
Oliver has been in the top 10 most popular boys’ names in the United States since 2017.
Literature Reference
Oliver Twist is the title character of Charles Dickens’ novel published in 1837-1839.
Music Reference
The song ‘Oliver James’ by Fleet Foxes, released in 2008, features the name.
Famous Namesakes
- Oliver Stone: Film Director, Screenwriter, known for Platoon, JFK, Born on the Fourth of July
- Oliver Twist: Fictional Character, known for Main character in Charles Dickens’ novel ‘Oliver Twist’
- Jamie Oliver: Chef, Restaurateur, known for The Naked Chef TV series, Food Revolution
Similar Names
Olivier, Ollie, Olly, Noll, Olli
Oliver Nicknames
Ollie, Ol, Noll
Related Names
Sibling Names
Liam, Noah, William, Elijah, James, Benjamin, Lucas, Henry, Emma, Olivia, Ava, Charlotte, Sophia, Amelia, Isabella, Mia