Oliver Mata

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Oliver Mata — olive tree
60K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Oliver Mata is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Oliver is a masculine given name of Latin origin. Oliver (Serbian Cyrillic and Macedonian Cyrillic: Оливер) is a masculine given name of Old French and Medieval British origin. The name has been generally associated with the Latin term olivarius, meaning "olive tree planter", or "olive branch bearer". Other proposed origins include the Germanic names *wulfa- "wolf" and *harja- "army", the Old Norse Óleifr (a genuinely West Germanic name, perhaps from ala "all" & wēra "true"—possibly cognate with Álvaro) and the Anglo-Saxon Alfhere. Oliver is one of Charlemagne's retainers in the 11th-century Song of Roland. The surname Mata: Mata, sometimes Matta, is a Portuguese and Spanish surname. Benjamin Mata (born 1998), Cook Islands footballer Bryan Mata (born 1999), Venezuelan baseball player Clinton Mata (born 1992), Angolan footballer Eduardo Mata (1942–1995), Mexican conductor and composer Ernesto Mata (1915–2012), Filipino military figure Francisco Mata (1932–2011), Venezuelan singer and composer Juan Mata (born 1988), Spanish footballer Lorenzo Mata (born 1986) Mexican-American basketball player Marcelino da Mata (1940–2021), Guinean-Português Army officer Marcos Mata (born 1986), Argentine basketball player Mario Suá. Oliver is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 60K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Oliver reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Oliver

Meaning: olive tree

Latin

Oliver (Serbian Cyrillic and Macedonian Cyrillic: Оливер) is a masculine given name of Old French and Medieval British origin. The name has been generally associated with the Latin term olivarius, meaning "olive tree planter", or "olive branch bearer". Other proposed origins include the Germanic names *wulfa- "wolf" and *harja- "army", the Old Norse Óleifr (a genuinely West Germanic name, perhaps from ala "all" & wēra "true"—possibly cognate with Álvaro) and the Anglo-Saxon Alfhere. Oliver is one of Charlemagne's retainers in the 11th-century Song of Roland.

Surname: Mata

Spanish

Mata, sometimes Matta, is a Portuguese and Spanish surname. Benjamin Mata (born 1998), Cook Islands footballer Bryan Mata (born 1999), Venezuelan baseball player Clinton Mata (born 1992), Angolan footballer Eduardo Mata (1942–1995), Mexican conductor and composer Ernesto Mata (1915–2012), Filipino military figure Francisco Mata (1932–2011), Venezuelan singer and composer Juan Mata (born 1988), Spanish footballer Lorenzo Mata (born 1986) Mexican-American basketball player Marcelino da Mata (1940–2021), Guinean-Português Army officer Marcos Mata (born 1986), Argentine basketball player Mario Suá.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Oliver is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 11%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Oliver by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Oliver Mata

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Oliver Mata:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

22
Soul Urge Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

22
Personality Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Oliver?
The first name Oliver originates from Latin. Oliver (Serbian Cyrillic and Macedonian Cyrillic: Оливер) is a masculine given name of Old French and Medieval British origin. The name has been generally associated with the Latin term olivarius, meaning "olive tree planter", or "olive branch bearer". Other proposed origins include the Germanic names *wulfa- "wolf" and *harja- "army", the Old Norse Óleifr (a genuinely West Germanic name, perhaps from ala "all" & wēra "true"—possibly cognate with Álvaro) and the Anglo-Saxon Alfhere. Oliver is one of Charlemagne's retainers in the 11th-century Song of Roland.
When was Oliver most popular?
The name Oliver reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Mata?
The surname Mata originates from Spanish. Mata, sometimes Matta, is a Portuguese and Spanish surname. Benjamin Mata (born 1998), Cook Islands footballer Bryan Mata (born 1999), Venezuelan baseball player Clinton Mata (born 1992), Angolan footballer Eduardo Mata (1942–1995), Mexican conductor and composer Ernesto Mata (1915–2012), Filipino military figure Francisco Mata (1932–2011), Venezuelan singer and composer Juan Mata (born 1988), Spanish footballer Lorenzo Mata (born 1986) Mexican-American basketball player Marcelino da Mata (1940–2021), Guinean-Português Army officer Marcos Mata (born 1986), Argentine basketball player Mario Suá.
What are the origins of the name Oliver Mata?
The name Oliver Mata combines two different traditions: the first name Oliver has Latin roots, while the surname Mata originates from Spanish.
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