How popular is the name Holmes?

Holmes has a popularity rate of 51,304 and currently ranks #21388 on BabyNameLore.

What are alternative spellings of Holmes?

Alternative spellings of Holmes include Holme, Holmes, Hume, Holm.

Holmes

Q: What does the name Holmes mean?

Holmes is a boy name of English origin meaning "From the island in a river.".

Q: What is the lucky number for the name Holmes?

The lucky number associated with Holmes is 4. Logical and organized, 4s appreciate structure in their lives. They are good at paying attention to detail, which would help when working as scientists or managers!

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HOHLMZ

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Meaning

From the island in a river.

Origin

English

Gender

Boy

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How Popular is Holmes?

Boy names 45,168 names

28% more popular

English names 11,258 names

58% more popular

Boy English names 6,035 names

56% more popular

Names starting with H 3,744 names

36% more popular

What Does Holmes Mean?

Holmes is a boy name of English origin meaning "From the island in a river.". It is widely used in English communities and cherished for its deep meaning.

Did you know? Holmes has 6 letters and 2 syllables. It ranks in the top 44% of boy English names. This name has English origins.

Pronunciation

Say it: HOHLMZ

Numerology

Lucky Number 4

Logical and organized, 4s appreciate structure in their lives. They are good at paying attention to detail, which would help when working as scientists or managers!