Gender-Neutral Name
Hollis
Hollis is a gender-neutral name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a gender-neutral name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Hollis is a neutral baby name. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Hollis often also consider Hillis.
Hollis meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Hollis has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Hollis as H·O·L·L·I·S, with 6 letters and a gender-neutral usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Hollis is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Hollis variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Hollisa, Hollise, Hollisy, Holli.
- Nicknames: Hol and H.
- Middle names: Pair Hollis with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Hollis middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Hillis, Halsey, Helga, Haleigh, Harris — full picks on the sibling names for Hollis guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Hollis? Browse our names like Hollis guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Hollis
What does the name Hollis mean?
Hollis has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a neutral name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Hollis?
The exact origin of Hollis is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Hollis?
Hollis has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Hollis a boy's or girl's name?
Hollis is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Hollis in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Hollis sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Hollis?
Names that share Hollis's sound and style include Hillis, Halsey, Helga, Haleigh, Harris.
What middle names pair well with Hollis?
Good middle-name fits for Hollis pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Hollis is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Hollis is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Hollis?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Hollis share its rhythm without rhyming — Hillis, Halsey, Helga all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.