Holly

Pronunciation: [ h-AHL-ee ]

Boy Name #11,401 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Holly is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced h-AHL-ee.

Parents who love the name Holly often also consider Hortense, Hope, Honora .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #11,401
Total SSA Count: 8

Alternative Spellings

Hollis #1055 Holland #1561

Nicknames

Hol Hoy Holie

Also a Girl Name

Holly is also used as a girl name, ranked #419.

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Similar Names

Hortense Hope Honora Howard Homer Horace Houston Horatio

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Frequently Asked Questions About Holly

Is Holly a boy or girl name?

Holly is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #11401. As a girl name, it is ranked #419. Holly is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Holly?

Holly is pronounced h-AHL-ee.

How popular is the name Holly?

Holly is currently ranked #11401 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Holly?

Common nicknames for Holly include Hol, Hoy, and Holie.

Is Holly a common or rare name?

Holly is an uncommon name, ranked #11401 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Holly

Holly is a boy name .

Is Holly a boy or girl name? Holly is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #11,401 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #419. Holly is more commonly used as a girl name.

Holly is currently ranked #11,401 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Holly include Hol, Hoy, and Holie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Holly include Hollis, Holland . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.