| Meaning | dweller at the holly trees, holly |
| Origin | English |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Hollis |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Hol-lis |
Hollis is an Old English-origin name with a strong connection to nature and the beauty of the outdoors. Derived from the word "holh," meaning "hollow" or "deep valley," Hollis symbolizes a person who possesses a profound sense of grounding and stability.
Choosing the name Hollis for your baby boy can reflect your appreciation for nature and its wonders. The name's simplicity and uniqueness make it a charming choice that stands out among more common names. Its gentle yet confident sound bestows an air of strength and resilience upon its bearer.
The name Hollis has historical significance as both a surname and a given name, and it has been embraced by various individuals across different fields, including sports, arts, and literature. Additionally, its appearance in fictional works demonstrates its versatility and timeless appeal.
If you seek a name that honors the beauty of nature while exuding an aura of strength and individuality, Hollis could be the perfect choice for your little one.
| Hollister |
| Holbrook |
| Holman |
| Holloway |
| Holl |
| Holly |
| Hollis Brown | American football player |
| Hollis Chenery | American economist |
| Hollis Conway | American high jumper |
| Hollis Frampton | American filmmaker |
| Hollis Grant | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Hollis Mason | American baseball player |
| Hollis Price | American basketball player |
| Hollis Thompson | American basketball player |
| Hollis Watkins | American civil rights activist |
| Hollis Woods | American painter |
| Hollis Cavner | American entrepreneur |
| Hollis Dunlap | American artist |
| Hollis Gillespie | American author |
| Hollis MacDonald | Canadian music producer |
| Hollis Mulwray | American football coach |
| Hollis Seamon | American author |
| Hollis Stacy | American golfer |
| Hollis Summers | American poet |
| Hollis Thomas | American football player |
| Hollis Whitehead | American composer |
| Hollis Mason | Nite Owl - "Watchmen" graphic novel |
| Hollis Wilson | "The New Daughter" - novel and film |
| Hollis Mann | "NCIS" - TV series |
| Hollis Mulwray | "Chinatown" - film |
| Hollis Joplin | "Switched at Birth" - TV series |
| Hollis Doyle | "Scandal" - TV series |
| Hollis Woods | "Pictures of Hollis Woods" - novel and film |