Gary vs Hollis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gary

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Boy #1,055 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"near the holly trees"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Hollis Rank #1,055

Hollis is more popular, ranked #1055 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Gary or Hollis more popular?

Hollis is more popular, ranked #1055 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Gary and Hollis mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Hollis means "near the holly trees" (Old English origin).

Are Gary and Hollis boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Hollis is primarily a boy name.