Hollis vs Psalm

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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Psalm

Boy #1,172 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sacred song, hymn"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,172
Total SSA Count
177
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sam

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Hollis Rank #1,055
Psalm Rank #1,172

Hollis is more popular, ranked #1055 vs #1172 for Psalm.

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

Psalm ___

  • Psalm Isaiah
  • Psalm David
  • Psalm Grace
  • Psalm Emmanuel
  • Psalm Elijah
  • Psalm Zion

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Psalm

Saint True North Genesis Zion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hollis or Psalm more popular?

Hollis is more popular, ranked #1055 compared to Psalm at #1172 in the United States.

What do Hollis and Psalm mean?

Hollis means "near the holly trees" (Old English origin). Psalm means "sacred song, hymn" (Greek origin).

Are Hollis and Psalm boy or girl names?

Hollis is primarily a boy name. Psalm is primarily a boy name.

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