Ovie
o-vie
US Popularity:9851
Origin:Nigerian
Other Origin(s):British
Meaning:riverside settlement; King
Ovie is one of those unique boy’s names that appears in several different cultures. In Europe, Ovie is a diminutive of Overton, an Old English name that means “riverside settlement.” In Nigeria, however, Ovie also has a more majestic backstory. Ovie means “King” in Urhobo, a language that belongs to the Urhobo people of Nigeria. It will have baby walking (or crawling) around with all the swagger deserving of a monarch.
How Popular Is The Name Ovie?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Ovie is currently #4400 on The Bump
Boy:Ovie is currently #2468 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Ovie is currently #9851 in U.S. births
Boy:Ovie is currently #4676 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#4676
in 2023
+ 2054
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Ovie, November 2023
Behind the Name, Overton, November 2020
Ancestry, Overton Family History
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