Holley vs Alyssa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Holley

Boy #11,355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"holly tree, evergreen plant with red berries"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #11,355
Total SSA Count: 8
Syllables: 2

Playground Safety Score

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Frances Edwards Kentlee Holly

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Alyssa

Boy #10,879 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, of noble kind"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #10,879
Total SSA Count: 8
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Tremir Lynne Wizdom Letroy

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Popularity Comparison

Holley Rank #11,355

Alyssa Rank #10,879

Alyssa is more popular, ranked #10879 vs #11355 for Holley.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Holley or Alyssa more popular?

Alyssa is more popular, ranked #10879 compared to Holley at #11355 in the United States.

What do Holley and Alyssa mean?

Holley means "holly tree, evergreen plant with red berries" (Old English origin). Alyssa means "noble, of noble kind" (Germanic via Old French origin).

Are Holley and Alyssa boy or girl names?

Holley is primarily a boy name. Alyssa is primarily a boy name.

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