What origin is the name Holmes?

Holmes comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Holmes a popular name?

Holmes is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Holmes?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Holmes — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Holmes

Q: Is Holmes a rare name?

Yes. Holmes does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Holmes

Holmes

Boy

english

2 syllables

Holmes is an english boy's name meaning "An English surname-turned-first name that means from the river island. It is famously associated with the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes.".

Parents who choose Holmes pick a boy name from the english tradition, meaning "An English surname-turned-first name that means from the river island. It is famously associated with the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An English surname-turned-first name that means from the river island. It is famously associated with the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Holmes

Very rare in US records

What does Holmes mean?

Holmes is a boy name of english origin meaning "An English surname-turned-first name that means from the river island. It is famously associated with the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes.".