A masculine given name derived from the olive tree. Also refers to various things named after the olive tree or people named Oliver.
From Old French 'Olivier,' derived from Latin 'olivarius' meaning 'olive tree.' The name gained popularity through medieval literature, particularly the Song of Roland featuring Oliver as Charlemagne's knight.
The name Oliver connects to the olive branch as a symbol of peace, making it essentially mean 'peaceful one.' Interestingly, Oliver was one of the most popular names in medieval literature but nearly disappeared in England after Oliver Cromwell's controversial rule, only returning to favor in recent decades.
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