Hollis vs Shepard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hollis

Boy #1,055 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"near the holly trees"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shepherd, one who tends sheep"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Hollis Rank #1,055

Shepard Rank #942

Shepard is more popular, ranked #942 vs #1055 for Hollis.

Is Hollis or Shepard more popular?

Shepard is more popular, ranked #942 compared to Hollis at #1055 in the United States.

What do Hollis and Shepard mean?

Hollis means "near the holly trees" (Old English origin). Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin).

Are Hollis and Shepard boy or girl names?

Hollis is primarily a boy name. Shepard is primarily a boy name.