Hollis vs Gary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hollis

Boy #1,055 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"near the holly trees"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Hollis Rank #1,055

Gary Rank #1,133

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

Is Hollis or Gary more popular?

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

What do Hollis and Gary mean?

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

Are Hollis and Gary boy or girl names?

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