Hollis vs Billy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hollis

Boy #1,055 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"near the holly trees"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,051 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old German via Norman French

English American Australian Irish

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Hollis Rank #1,055

Billy Rank #1,051

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 vs #1055 for Hollis.

Is Hollis or Billy more popular?

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 compared to Hollis at #1055 in the United States.

What do Hollis and Billy mean?

Hollis means "near the holly trees" (Old English origin). Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin).

Are Hollis and Billy boy or girl names?

Hollis is primarily a boy name. Billy is primarily a boy name.