72
Success
67
Morality
52
Warmth
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
72▲
Morality
67
Health
38
Warmth
52
Cheerfulness
34▼
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
65
Oliver Name Personality
The name Oliver projects ambition and intelligence. People hearing this name tend to picture someone driven and capable. With exceptionally strong success (72/100) paired with strong morality (67/100), Oliver creates a well-rounded first impression. The name scores lower in playfulness or humor (34/100), creating an interesting contrast with its stronger traits.
Community Ratings
Classic7.8
Mature4.6
Formal7.1
Upper Class6.3
Urban3.8
Wholesome7.4
Strong6.2
Refined7.5
Strange5.7
Simple6.5
Serious6.1
Nerdy7.1
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 805 ratings.
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Famous People Named Oliver
- Oliver CromwellEnglish Lord Protector
- Oliver StoneOscar-winning film director
- Oliver Wendell HolmesSupreme Court Justice
- Oliver ReedBritish actor, Gladiator star
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Frequently Asked Questions About Oliver
What does the name Oliver say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Oliver scores highest in Success (72/100) and lowest in Cheerfulness (34/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in success and low in cheerfulness.
Is Oliver a boy name?▾
Oliver is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (72), Warmth (52), Morality (67), Health (38), and Cheerfulness (34).
What is the Success rating for the name Oliver?▾
Oliver has a Success rating of 72 out of 100, which is considered very high. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Oliver sound?▾
Oliver has a Warmth rating of 52 out of 100, which is considered average. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Oliver compare to other names?▾
Oliver's strongest dimension is Success at 72/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Oliver with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Oliver?▾
Notable people named Oliver include Oliver Cromwell, Oliver Stone, Oliver Wendell Holmes and Oliver Reed. Name Halo lists 4 famous Olivers with brief descriptions of their achievements.
About the scores: Perception scores (0-100 scale) are derived from published psychology research conducted in the United States on how names shape first impressions. Scores above 70 are considered very high; below 30 is very low.
Name perceptions vary by culture, region, and individual experience. These scores reflect US-based perceptions and may differ in other countries. Ratings are for informational and entertainment purposes.