Hollis vs Nova

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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Nova

Girl #39 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"New"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Italian Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#39
Total SSA Count
5,044
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nov, Novi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Hollis Rank #1,055
Nova Rank #39

Nova is more popular, ranked #39 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

Nova ___

  • Nova Rose
  • Nova Grace
  • Nova Mae
  • Nova Jane
  • Nova Claire
  • Nova Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hollis

Callum Rowan Wren Hazel Birch

If you choose Nova

Luna Aurora Stella Leo Atlas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hollis or Nova more popular?

Nova is more popular, ranked #39 compared to Hollis at #1055 in the United States.

What do Hollis and Nova mean?

Hollis means "near the holly trees" (Old English origin). Nova means "New" (Latin origin).

Are Hollis and Nova boy or girl names?

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

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