Homer vs Hollis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Homer

Boy #4,124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, hostage"

Origin: Greek

Greek American English

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Boy #1,055 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"near the holly trees"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Homer Rank #4,124

Hollis Rank #1,055

Hollis is more popular, ranked #1055 vs #4124 for Homer.

Is Homer or Hollis more popular?

Hollis is more popular, ranked #1055 compared to Homer at #4124 in the United States.

What do Homer and Hollis mean?

Homer means "pledge, hostage" (Greek origin). Hollis means "near the holly trees" (Old English origin).

Are Homer and Hollis boy or girl names?

Homer is primarily a boy name. Hollis is primarily a boy name.