Hayley vs Hollis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayley

Girl #1,071 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the hay field"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,071
Total SSA Count
232
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Hay, Hales

Playground Safety Score

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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

Hayley Rank #1,071
Hollis Rank #1,055

Hollis is more popular, ranked #1055 vs #1071 for Hayley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hayley ___

  • Hayley Rose
  • Hayley Jane
  • Hayley Marie
  • Hayley Grace
  • Hayley Anne
  • Hayley Kate

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 Hayley

Madison Emma Zoe Tyler Logan

If you choose Hollis

Callum Rowan Wren Hazel Birch

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hayley or Hollis more popular?

Hollis is more popular, ranked #1055 compared to Hayley at #1071 in the United States.

What do Hayley and Hollis mean?

Hayley means "from the hay field" (Old English origin). Hollis means "near the holly trees" (Old English origin).

Are Hayley and Hollis boy or girl names?

Hayley is primarily a girl name. Hollis is primarily a boy name.

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