Hollis vs Noah

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Hollis Rank #1,055
Noah Rank #2

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 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

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hollis

Callum Rowan Wren Hazel Birch

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hollis or Noah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Hollis at #1055 in the United States.

What do Hollis and Noah mean?

Hollis means "near the holly trees" (Old English origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hollis and Noah boy or girl names?

Hollis is primarily a boy name. Noah is primarily a boy name.

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