Holsey vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Holsey

Boy #14,217 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the holly clearing"

Origin: Old English holegn + leah

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,217
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hols

Playground Safety Score

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Holsey Rank #14,217
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #14217 for Holsey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Holsey ___

  • Holsey James
  • Holsey Lee
  • Holsey Ray
  • Holsey Wayne
  • Holsey Dean

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Holsey

Halsey Greer Hollis Blythe Waverly

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Holsey or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Holsey at #14217 in the United States.

What do Holsey and James mean?

Holsey means "from the holly clearing" (Old English holegn + leah origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Holsey and James boy or girl names?

Holsey is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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