Hollis vs Wesson

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

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Popularity Comparison

Hollis Rank #1,055
Wesson Rank #953

Wesson is more popular, ranked #953 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

Wesson ___

  • Wesson James
  • Wesson Cole
  • Wesson Reid
  • Wesson Grant
  • Wesson Blake
  • Wesson Chase

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Wesson

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hollis or Wesson more popular?

Wesson is more popular, ranked #953 compared to Hollis at #1055 in the United States.

What do Hollis and Wesson mean?

Hollis means "near the holly trees" (Old English origin). Wesson means "western town" (Old English origin).

Are Hollis and Wesson boy or girl names?

Hollis is primarily a boy name. Wesson is primarily a boy name.

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