Hollis vs Mekhi

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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Mekhi

Boy #1,023 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

African-American Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,023
Total SSA Count
217
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Khi, Mek

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Hollis Rank #1,055
Mekhi Rank #1,023

Mekhi is more popular, ranked #1023 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

Mekhi ___

  • Mekhi James
  • Mekhi Elijah
  • Mekhi Solomon
  • Mekhi Isaiah
  • Mekhi Josiah
  • Mekhi Andre

Sibling Name Ideas

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Zion Elijah Amara Kalani Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hollis or Mekhi more popular?

Mekhi is more popular, ranked #1023 compared to Hollis at #1055 in the United States.

What do Hollis and Mekhi mean?

Hollis means "near the holly trees" (Old English origin). Mekhi means "who is like God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hollis and Mekhi boy or girl names?

Hollis is primarily a boy name. Mekhi is primarily a boy name.

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