Gerald vs Hollis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gerald

Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

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Boy #1,055 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"near the holly trees"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Gerald Rank #1,168

Hollis Rank #1,055

Hollis is more popular, ranked #1055 vs #1168 for Gerald.

Is Gerald or Hollis more popular?

Hollis is more popular, ranked #1055 compared to Gerald at #1168 in the United States.

What do Gerald and Hollis mean?

Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Hollis means "near the holly trees" (Old English origin).

Are Gerald and Hollis boy or girl names?

Gerald is primarily a boy name. Hollis is primarily a boy name.