Ollis

♂ Boy

Pronounced OL-iss /ˈɑː.lɪs/Medium

Meaning: Ollis is an English surname of uncertain derivation, sometimes linked to Hollis ('dweller by the holly trees') or to Ellis (from Elias). As a given name it is rare; routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: An English surname-name beside Ellis and Hollis (said 'OL-iss'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningOllis is an English surname of uncertain derivation, sometimes linked to Hollis ('dweller by the holly trees') or to Ellis (from Elias). As a given name it is rare; routes uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#13650 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1927

Total births (all-time)≈ 414

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ollis is an English surname whose derivation is not settled: it has been tied to Hollis, 'dweller by the holly trees,' and to Ellis, the medieval English form of Elias. As a first name it is rare and reads as a soft, tidy surname pick. The routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'OL-iss').

In the U.S. it is very rare for boys. Rare, surname-style, and gentle.

Did you know? Ollis is a genuine English surname, though its own derivation is murky — it may run back to Hollis ('by the hollies') or to Ellis (from Elias, 'my God is the Lord'). Routes uncertain, which we note (said 'OL-iss').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Ollis — English surname; Hollis/Ellis links unsettled

Variations

HollisEllisOlliss

Nicknames

OllieOli

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ollis mean?

Ollis is an English surname of uncertain derivation, sometimes tied to Hollis or Ellis. Routes uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Ollis?

It's said OL-iss /ˈɑː.lɪs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ollis a boy or girl name?

Ollis is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Ollis?

Ollis is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.