Edwards vs Holly

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Holly

Girl #419 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"holly tree"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#419
Total SSA Count
739
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Hols

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Edwards Rank #11,274
Holly Rank #419

Holly is more popular, ranked #419 vs #11274 for Edwards.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Edwards ___

  • Edwards James
  • Edwards Thomas
  • Edwards Lee
  • Edwards Scott
  • Edwards Clark
  • Edwards Ray

Holly ___

  • Holly Mae
  • Holly Grace
  • Holly Jane
  • Holly Elizabeth
  • Holly Renee
  • Holly Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Edwards

Harrison Wilson Monroe Lincoln Fletcher

If you choose Holly

Ivy Violet Rose Lily Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edwards or Holly more popular?

Holly is more popular, ranked #419 compared to Edwards at #11274 in the United States.

What do Edwards and Holly mean?

Edwards means "guardian of prosperity" (Old English origin). Holly means "holly tree" (Old English origin).

Are Edwards and Holly boy or girl names?

Edwards is primarily a boy name. Holly is primarily a girl name.

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