Ray vs Hollis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #1,055 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"near the holly trees"

Origin: Old English

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Ray Rank #777

Hollis Rank #1,055

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #1055 for Hollis.

Is Ray or Hollis more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Hollis at #1055 in the United States.

What do Ray and Hollis mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Hollis means "near the holly trees" (Old English origin).

Are Ray and Hollis boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Hollis is primarily a boy name.