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The baby name Olivier is a Male name , 34 syllables long and is pronounced French: /ɔ.li.vje/ (ɔ-LEE-vye),English: /ˈɒlɪvjər/ or /ˈɒlɪviər/ (OL-ih-vyər / OL-ih-vee-er).

Olivier is French in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 34.0
Origin: French
Pronunciation: French: /ɔ.li.vje/ (ɔ-LEE-vye),English: /ˈɒlɪvjər/ or /ˈɒlɪviər/ (OL-ih-vyər / OL-ih-vee-er)

What is the meaning of the name Olivier ?

The baby name Olivier is a Male name , 34 syllables long and is pronounced French: /ɔ.li.vje/ (ɔ-LEE-vye),English: /ˈɒlɪvjər/ or /ˈɒlɪviər/ (OL-ih-vyər / OL-ih-vee-er).

Olivier is French in Origin.

Olivier is the French and Dutch form of Oliver, from Old French Olivier and ultimately Latin oliva “olive tree,” long a symbol of peace and fruitfulness. Medieval etymologies sometimes tied the name to Old Norse Óláfr or Germanic Alfihar, but modern scholarship largely favors the olive‑tree origin.

Famed through the paladin Olivier in La Chanson de Roland, the name endured in Francophone records and revived strongly in the 19th–20th centuries, peaking in France from the late 1960s to 1980s. Today it is common in France, Belgium, Québec, the Netherlands, and francophone Africa. Notable bearers include composer Olivier Messiaen and footballer Olivier Giroud. Variants: Oliver (English, German, Scandinavian), Oliwier (Polish), Olivér (Hungarian), Oliviero (Italian), Oliverio/Olivério (Spanish/Portuguese). Diminutives: Oli, Olly, Lio; feminine counterparts: Olivia, Olive, Olivie.

Olivier has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Olivier

Olivier Messiaen Musician · Born 1908 · France Olivier Messiaen was a French composer and organist known for his unique musical language and incorporation of bird songs into his compositions. He is most famous for works like 'Quartet for the End of Time', 'Turangalîla-Symphonie', and 'Catalogue d'oiseaux'. His music often explored themes of nature and spirituality. Olivier Martinez Actor · Born 1966 · France Olivier Martinez is a French actor best known for his role in the film 'Unfaithful' alongside Diane Lane. He gained further recognition for his performances in 'The Horseman on the Roof' and 'Before Night Falls'. Born in 1966, he has become a prominent figure in both French and international cinema. Olivier Marchal Actor · Born 1958 · France Olivier Marchal is a French actor and filmmaker, best known for his role in the film '36 Quai des Orfèvres'. He has also directed and starred in the popular crime series 'Braquo'. Born in 1958, Marchal often draws on his past experience as a police officer to create authentic crime dramas.
Olivier Gourmet Actor · Born 1963 · Belgium Olivier Gourmet is a Belgian actor best known for his role in the film 'The Son' directed by the Dardenne brothers. Born in 1963, he has appeared in numerous films, including 'The Minister' and 'The Promise'. Olivier Gruner Actor · Born 1960 · France Olivier Gruner is a French actor best known for his roles in action films. He gained fame for his performance in the movie 'Nemesis' and also starred in 'Savate' and 'Automatic'. Before acting, he was a world kickboxing champion, which often influences his action-packed roles.

Celebrity babies named Olivier

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Olivier de Funès Louis de Funès film director ★★★★★
Olivier Defays Pierre Richard film director ★★★★★

Olivier – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2025 #1 — 836
Germany Boys 2016 #1 — 431
BI 0 #10 3 425
BI Boys 0 #13 34 917
LU 0 #14 59 2,830
HT Girls 0 #22 2 950
BF Boys 0 #25 2 439
CM 0 #31 25 2,592
CM Boys 0 #31 2,444 12,054
HT Boys 0 #31 4 903
BI Girls 0 #33 1 726
DJ Boys 0 #36 1 657
MT 0 #42 2 1,767
LU Boys 0 #46 304 4,970
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
JP 0 #74 4 4,057
AO 0 #75 3 2,729
AL 0 #76 1 2,372
CN 0 #80 7 3,857
QA 0 #102 5 7,011
TW 0 #102 2 4,523
MU 0 #103 34 3,613
GE Boys 0 #110 1 2,055
MU Boys 0 #111 344 8,477
HU 0 #115 1 1,675
OM 0 #117 5 6,215
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
EE Boys 0 #123 3 2,087
Canada Boys 2024 #126 221 2,588
Switzerland Boys 2024 #129 9 1,769
Norway Boys 2025 #131 4 444
GR 0 #133 3 3,911
ID Boys 0 #134 2 4,130
BN Boys 0 #137 3 6,332
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
JO 0 #140 1 2,158
Belgium Boys 2024 #152 37 401
CR 0 #158 8 5,526
AE 0 #167 11 10,220
HU Boys 0 #173 2 3,954
PL Boys 0 #173 217 6,459
Sweden Boys 2022 #179 4 1,509
HR 0 #181 1 2,081
UY 0 #182 1 2,477
LU Girls 0 #189 2 4,850
AR 0 #193 1 2,915
RU 0 #193 2 3,641
DK 0 #204 3 5,198
PL 0 #209 4 2,600
NA Girls 0 #210 15 7,146
BG Boys 0 #217 4 3,850
PS 0 #222 5 5,692
France Girls 1937 #225 4 789
AO Boys 0 #225 18 5,568
CR Boys 0 #230 357 10,188
TW Boys 0 #232 10 7,111
PT 0 #244 7 4,161
GH 0 #245 4 5,396
NA Boys 0 #252 2 6,830
SG 0 #252 18 11,010
GR Boys 0 #266 8 6,912
JP Boys 0 #272 26 7,909
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
IL 0 #276 7 6,291
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
CN Boys 0 #293 27 9,639
CZ Boys 0 #293 12 6,530
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
NL Boys 0 #293 1,233 5,873
PT Boys 0 #296 73 7,951
DK Boys 0 #299 27 7,401
AL Boys 0 #302 2 5,122
NL 0 #304 88 2,481
Canada Girls 1995 #305 8 2,434
SA 0 #311 2 10,560
France Boys 2021 #320 68 2,865
GH Boys 0 #332 14 8,138
HK 0 #335 14 8,483
GH Girls 0 #336 2 6,973
QA Girls 0 #340 4 15,378
MY 0 #352 3 12,352
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
MU Girls 0 #361 2 8,539
PL Girls 0 #363 2 5,096
JO Boys 0 #388 2 7,057
Spain 0 #403 50 2,326
PH Boys 0 #405 4 11,440
UY Boys 0 #406 8 5,922
BO 0 #407 2 6,868
EG 0 #411 2 6,387
Germany 0 #413 25 2,542
Finland Boys 0 #417 11 2,041
Austria Boys 0 #424 19 2,180
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
CL 0 #428 7 6,867
PH Girls 0 #428 2 13,098
ZA 0 #431 17 14,421
SD Boys 0 #435 11 10,523
MX 0 #444 2 8,339
PA Boys 0 #457 25 9,305
AR Boys 0 #458 10 7,628
GT Boys 0 #459 16 7,625
HK Boys 0 #482 46 12,905
RU Boys 0 #488 18 12,621
CM Girls 0 #490 51 11,671
CO 0 #504 7 7,768
PS Boys 0 #525 24 10,655
BH 0 #536 18 17,937
IR Boys 0 #542 11 10,162
LY 0 #552 8 12,703
KW Girls 0 #554 8 19,177
CR Girls 0 #571 3 11,342
IL Boys 0 #571 37 10,983
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
BD Boys 0 #603 3 10,045
CL Boys 0 #614 52 13,390
BO Boys 0 #618 5 9,244
SG Boys 0 #628 70 17,960
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
SG Girls 0 #631 2 18,916
HK Girls 0 #643 8 16,104
LB 0 #645 14 13,263
Finland Boys 2026 #651 32 3,552
QA Boys 0 #656 52 18,093
IT 0 #664 51 4,183
Spain Boys 0 #682 255 5,610
IQ Boys 0 #695 3 13,071
KW Boys 0 #713 57 18,755
TN 0 #715 115 13,765
BR Boys 0 #735 17 12,213
NG Girls 0 #775 12 15,093
Germany Boys 0 #789 164 5,697
OM Boys 0 #810 72 17,948
United States Boys 2024 #844 49 7,044
PE Boys 0 #854 25 14,506
CO Boys 0 #866 55 15,656
EG Boys 0 #870 17 15,035
NG Boys 0 #902 50 16,906
United States Girls 2023 #910 5 8,600
CL Girls 0 #913 3 14,098
MX Boys 0 #931 52 16,355
MA 0 #941 188 20,986
BR Girls 0 #991 2 12,708
ZA Boys 0 #1,003 176 25,619
EG Girls 0 #1,009 1 14,742
PE Girls 0 #1,010 1 14,861
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
AE Boys 0 #1,022 71 22,615
IN Boys 0 #1,034 6 16,750
MY Girls 0 #1,072 1 24,821
IT Boys 0 #1,082 397 10,046
MY Boys 0 #1,092 20 25,439
DZ 0 #1,101 76 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,122 20 25,928
MX Girls 0 #1,145 39 17,781
CO Girls 0 #1,151 2 16,140
TR 0 #1,198 14 19,440
SA Boys 0 #1,596 19 28,008

Olivier is popular in 81 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Canada
Belgium
Flanders, Belgium
Norway

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People also ask about Olivier

Olivier is predominantly a boy's name.
Olivier is a 34 syllable name, pronounced French: /ɔ.li.vje/ (ɔ-LEE-vye),English: /ˈɒlɪvjər/ or /ˈɒlɪviər/ (OL-ih-vyər / OL-ih-vee-er).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Oliver, Oliviero, Olivio, Olivér, Oliwier and Ollivier.
Yes, very popular — Olivier ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 11 countries.
Olivier ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Olivier's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #248 in 2011 to #320 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 5 notable people named Olivier are in our database, including Olivier Messiaen (Musician), Olivier Martinez (Actor), Olivier Marchal (Actor).
Yes — at least 2 celebrity couples have chosen Olivier for their child, including Louis de Funès.