Preparing for a new baby involves a lot of different things. You need to figure out where the baby will sleep, what they’ll eat, how you’ll handle scheduling challenges, and more. The biggest decision is often what you’ll name your baby.
If you already have children, coming up with a baby name gets a bit more interesting. Not only do you want to find a name you like, but you want it to sound good when you say it with the other kid’s names.
People easily spend days searching for the best baby names. But it can get pretty tiring when you’re trying to search aimlessly for great sibling names.
That’s why I’ve decided to start compiling a series of The Best Sibling Names. Now, you’ll have one easy place to look to find name options that will mesh well with your existing child.
Without any further ado, here are the best sibling names for a boy named Oliver.
I’ve compiled these from baby name databases, parent discussion forums, and other sources, then whittled them down to the ones I personally think sound the best.
Hope it helps!
25 Brother Names for Oliver
Let’s “ollie” right into the list! (That’s a skateboarding term, if you’re not in the know!)
Just remember it’s not exhaustive. Many of these ideas were suggested by real parents of real Olivers. I’ve also thrown in some of my own favorites. Use it to get your brainstorm flowing!
Aaron
Adam
Brady
Cade
Cruz
Daniel
Edward
Frederick
Gabe
Graham
Grayson
Isaac
James
Leon
Lucas
Mason
Noah
Payton
Percy
Reed
Reese
Sebastian
Theodore
Trevor
Victor
25 Sister Names for Oliver
Amelia
Brianna
Caitlin
Eleanor
Ella
Evelyn
Freya
Grace
Hope
Isabelle
Jasmine
Kathleen
Kendall
Lillian
Marie
Miranda
Noelle
Paige
Rebecca
Ruby
Scarlett
Sierra
Taylor
Tessa
Vivian
My favorite name for Oliver’s brother is Reese, and my favorite name for Oliver’s sister would have to be Ruby.
I like how these R names sound when you say them with Oliver. There are so many choices, though, so you should pick the ones that sound the best to you!
Meaning of the name Oliver
As you look up names for your new baby, you’ll also come across what the names mean. Understanding what Oliver means can help your decision-making, as you may want to choose names with compatible meanings.
According to BabyCenter, Oliver has Latin origins, believed to be derived from the Latin word for olive tree, olivarius. It’s also a form of the French name Olivier.
On BabyCenter’s popularity list for boy names of 2023, Oliver holds the number two spot! It bumped up one spot since 2022, making it even more popular.
Some famous people named Oliver are actor Oliver Phelps, who has a twin brother named James, and actor Oliver Platt. Platt has two brothers, Adam and Nicholas.
Wrapping Up
If you need some more ideas, do what I do:
Visit discussion forums like Nameberry or Babycenter. Use the search function to find threads about “sibling names for Oliver” or start your own thread for some fresh ideas.
Before you go, don’t miss some of my guides that might help you get ready for baby, like what to do if you can’t get baby to burp or when do babies get easier?
You can also see more sibling names here:
Hope this helps!