Holsey vs Myra

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

All Clear

Myra

Girl #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"myrrh, fragrant resin"

Origin: Greek/Latin (myrrha)

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#645
Total SSA Count
453
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
My

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Holsey Rank #14,217
Myra Rank #645

Myra is more popular, ranked #645 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

Myra ___

  • Myra Jane
  • Myra Rose
  • Myra Claire
  • Myra Kate
  • Myra Louise
  • Myra Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Holsey

Halsey Greer Hollis Blythe Waverly

If you choose Myra

Iris Walter June Felix Agnes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Holsey or Myra more popular?

Myra is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Holsey at #14217 in the United States.

What do Holsey and Myra mean?

Holsey means "from the holly clearing" (Old English holegn + leah origin). Myra means "myrrh, fragrant resin" (Greek/Latin (myrrha) origin).

Are Holsey and Myra boy or girl names?

Holsey is primarily a boy name. Myra is primarily a girl name.

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