Dweller by the holly trees
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Hollis is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "Dweller by the holly trees". Listed origin: English.
HAH-lis
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In 2023, Hollis ranked #1000 in US Social Security name records for male births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.
| Birth year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2023 | #1000 |
Source: Social Security Administration. US data is not a worldwide measure of usage. Missing years are not zero births.
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Hollis is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "Dweller by the holly trees". Listed origin: English.
Our catalog's pronunciation guide is HAH-lis. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.
In 2023, Hollis ranked #1000 in US Social Security name records for male births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.
Ideas to try include Hol. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.
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