Dermot 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
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Popularity Comparison

Dermot Rank #11,285
Holley Rank #4,321

Holley is more popular, ranked #4321 vs #11285 for Dermot.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dermot ___

  • Dermot Dermot Patrick
  • Dermot Dermot James
  • Dermot Dermot Cian
  • Dermot Dermot Sean

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 Dermot

Ciara Oisin Saoirse Finn Aoife

If you choose Holley

Ivy Violet Lily Daisy Rose

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dermot or Holley more popular?

Holley is more popular, ranked #4321 compared to Dermot at #11285 in the United States.

What do Dermot and Holley mean?

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

Are Dermot and Holley boy or girl names?

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

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