Crit vs Holley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Holley

Girl #4,321 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"holy, sacred (possible folk etymology connection)"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,321
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Holls, Lee

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Crit Rank #11,356
Holley Rank #4,321

Holley is more popular, ranked #4321 vs #11356 for Crit.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Crit ___

  • Crit James
  • Crit Alexander
  • Crit Michael
  • Crit Thomas
  • Crit Lee
  • Crit Ray

Holley ___

  • Holley Marie
  • Holley Ann
  • Holley Grace
  • Holley Renee
  • Holley Jean
  • Holley Kay

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Crit

Rex Ace Jett Colt Beau

If you choose Holley

Ivy Violet Lily Daisy Rose

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crit or Holley more popular?

Holley is more popular, ranked #4321 compared to Crit at #11356 in the United States.

What do Crit and Holley mean?

Crit means "chosen, judged" (Greek origin). Holley means "holy, sacred (possible folk etymology connection)" (Old English origin).

Are Crit and Holley boy or girl names?

Crit is primarily a boy name. Holley is primarily a girl name.

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