Duncan vs Hollis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duncan

Boy #1,104 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark warrior"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish British American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,104
Total SSA Count
194
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dunc, Dunk

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Hollis

Boy #1,055 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"near the holly trees"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,055
Total SSA Count
208
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Holli, Holly

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Duncan Rank #1,104
Hollis Rank #1,055

Hollis is more popular, ranked #1055 vs #1104 for Duncan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Duncan ___

  • Duncan James
  • Duncan Robert
  • Duncan Alistair
  • Duncan Fraser
  • Duncan Ian
  • Duncan Callum

Hollis ___

  • Hollis James
  • Hollis Reed
  • Hollis Dean
  • Hollis Grant
  • Hollis Wayne
  • Hollis Finn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Duncan

Callum Alistair Isla Fiona Malcolm

If you choose Hollis

Callum Rowan Wren Hazel Birch

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Duncan or Hollis more popular?

Hollis is more popular, ranked #1055 compared to Duncan at #1104 in the United States.

What do Duncan and Hollis mean?

Duncan means "dark warrior" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Hollis means "near the holly trees" (Old English origin).

Are Duncan and Hollis boy or girl names?

Duncan is primarily a boy name. Hollis is primarily a boy name.

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