Hollie vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hollie

Girl #3,016 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"holly tree, evergreen plant"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,016
Total SSA Count
54
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Holl

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

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Popularity Comparison

Hollie Rank #3,016
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3016 for Hollie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hollie ___

  • Hollie Ann
  • Hollie Marie
  • Hollie Jane
  • Hollie Grace
  • Hollie Louise
  • Hollie Beth

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hollie

Ivy Robin Rowan Jasper Laurel

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hollie or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Hollie at #3016 in the United States.

What do Hollie and James mean?

Hollie means "holly tree, evergreen plant" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hollie and James boy or girl names?

Hollie is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a boy name.

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