Hollis vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Hollis Rank #1,055
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1055 for Hollis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hollis ___

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

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Hollis

Callum Rowan Wren Hazel Birch

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hollis or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Hollis at #1055 in the United States.

What do Hollis and James mean?

Hollis means "near the holly trees" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hollis and James boy or girl names?

Hollis is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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