Overview
Oliver is a boy's name of English origin, meaning “Olive tree — a symbol of peace”. It is currently loved in Australia, Finland, United Kingdom. Notable namesakes include Oliver Twist (Dickens), Oliver Cromwell, actor Oliver Stone.
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Meaning
Olive tree — a symbol of peace
Origin
English
The story
Rooted in the Latin 'oliva' and carried into English by the Normans, Oliver has swung from medieval knight's name to one of the most-loved boys' names in the English-speaking world today.
Popularity
Loved in Australia, Finland, United Kingdom, Norway, New Zealand, United States.
Famous people named Oliver
Nicknames
Ollie, Olly
Variations
Olivier, Oliviero
Numerology
9
The name Oliver carries numerology number 9. (For entertainment.)