Oliver Pet Name
Oliver is a popular cats and dogs name, meaning "Olive tree, peace" and originating from Latin, most often given to male pets, with a classic, human, timeless style, ranked #40 among dog names and ranked #11 among cat names, across 4,530 pet records in our database.
Oliver at a glance
How popular is Oliver as a pet name?
Oliver is one of the more commonly used pet name in our database.
#40
Dog Name
#11
Cat Name
4,530
Pet Records
Oliver pet name popularity over time
Is Oliver a boy or girl pet name?
Based on the pet records in our database:
Oliver is more commonly used for male pets, but it may also be used for both.
Is Oliver more popular for dogs or cats?
Which dog breeds are commonly named Oliver?
Based on the available breed data, Oliver appears among:
What does the name Oliver mean?
Oliver means "Olive tree, peace" and comes from Latin.
The name is associated with classic, human, timeless, which makes it a popular choice for pets.
Oliver nicknames
What kind of pet name is Oliver?
Oliver fits these categories:
Oliver as a human name
Oliver is also used as a human name. Ranked #6 for boys in the US (SSA 2024)
Name insights for Oliver
Where does our pet-name data come from?
PetNamesGenerator's popularity information is based on publicly available pet datasets and other documented sources.
Data coverage
2006 — 2026
Pet records analyzed
4,530
Last updated
2026-09-18
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