Hollis

Boy's name

Hollis is an English surname turned given name. It comes from the Old English words "hol" meaning "hollow" and "ys" meaning "dweller by."

Meaning Near the holly trees
Origin Engish
U.S. births in 2023 208 Rising
Peak year 1921

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Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Hollis Thompson - Basketball player in the NBA.
  • Hollis Frampton - Experimental filmmaker and photographer.
  • Hollis Brown - American rock band.
  • Hollis Stacy - Professional golfer, LPGA Hall of Famer.
  • Hollis Resnik - Broadway actress and singer.
  • Hollis Mulwray - Fictional character in "Chinatown" film.
  • Hollis Mason - Fictional character in "Watchmen" graphic novel.
  • Hollis Gillespie - Author and humorist.
  • Hollis Thomas - Former NFL defensive tackle.
  • Hollis Price - Former basketball player, played in the NBA.

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