Holmes name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 21st, 2023
Gender: Boy
Origin: Middle and English
Usage: English
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Holmes HOMES
Meaning: From the River Island
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What does Holmes mean?

Desirable and Perennial boy name Holmes is used in English and rooted from Middle and English, meaning of Holmes is "Dweller near a Holly Tree from a River Island".

How do I pronounce Holmes?

The proper pronunciation of two syllabled Holmes is HOMES. The other ways to say the name is ho(l)-mes.

Variants of Holmes

Holm, Holmr

Middle Names for Holmes

Mael, Iean, view more middle names that goes with Holmes

Names that rhyme with Holmes

How popular is the name Holmes?

Holmes is an uncommon baby name in United States, even after 51 years of use, it could not make it big. Over 588 people have been named Holmes in United States. Holmes is a common name in Colombia and Indonesia while somewhat familiar name in Ecuador, Brazil and Malawi.

At least, 5000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our findings.

YearRankBirths
201387688
198062525
197149065
197047255
196836686
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What numbers say about Holmes?

You inspire people but can't find a way to inspire yourself to make the first step and show the world what you can do. You want to be surrounded by great minds that talk about ideas, achievements and changing the world. You are extremely smart. You are attracted to everything that can make this world a better place to live in. You dream of living in a more humane society. You react fast and don't think much when it comes to taking a risk for improvement or gaining profits.

Other names liked by would be moms that are similar to Holmes

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  •  Kohl - Odd boy name Kohl is majorly used in English. It is rooted from Germanic and Old English, meaning of Kohl is "Kohl"
  •  Coleton means Coal Town is a boy name is came from Old English is used notably in English
  •  Cleva - Celebrated and Classic girl name Cleva is originated from English, meaning of Cleva is "Hill Dweller, Dwells At the Cliffs or Dweller by the Cliff" is especially used in English
  •  Holbrook - Commonly used in English new-fangled and atypical, Holbrook is of English origin and a boy name, meaning of Holbrook is "Schooled, From the Brook or Brook in the Hollow"
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Sibling Names for Holmes

If you're thinking of naming your little one Holmes, you might want to consider coming up with a matching set for his or her siblings. Here are some unique and interesting name options that perfectly complement the name Holmes. From classic to modern, there's something for everyone on this list!

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Famous people named Holmes

  • Holmes Rolston III, philosopher
  • Holmes Conrad, American politician, lawyer and military officer
  • Holmes Osborne, American actor, best known for starring
  • Holmes Herbert, English character actor
  • In 1926, Holmes Zimmermann played the role of N In movie Kladd und Datsch, die Pechvögel.

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