Oliver is a boy’s name of English, French, German, Latin, Literary and Norse origin. Meaning in English: The olive tree. The biblical olive tree symbolizes fruitfulness and beauty and dignity. ‘Extending an olive branch’ signifies an offer of peace. Meaning in French: The olive tree. The biblical olive tree symbolizes fruitfulness and beauty and dignity. Extending an olive branch signifies an offer of peace. Meaning in German: Elf army. Can also be a variant of Olaf: Relic, ancestral heritage. Meaning in Latin: Olive (symbol of peace); peaceful. Meaning in Literary: As You Like It’ Son of Sir Rowland de Boys. As You Like It’ Sir Oliver Martext, a vicar. Meaning in Norse: Affectionate. The name has 6 letters.