Gerald vs Hollis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gerald

Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,168
Total SSA Count
178
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gerry, Jerry, Ger

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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

Gerald Rank #1,168
Hollis Rank #1,055

Hollis is more popular, ranked #1055 vs #1168 for Gerald.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gerald ___

  • Gerald Thomas
  • Gerald Edward
  • Gerald Francis
  • Gerald Michael
  • Gerald Lee
  • Gerald Wayne

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 Gerald

Donald Ronald Harold Barbara Judith

If you choose Hollis

Callum Rowan Wren Hazel Birch

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gerald or Hollis more popular?

Hollis is more popular, ranked #1055 compared to Gerald at #1168 in the United States.

What do Gerald and Hollis mean?

Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Hollis means "near the holly trees" (Old English origin).

Are Gerald and Hollis boy or girl names?

Gerald is primarily a boy name. Hollis is primarily a boy name.

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