Gender: Male
Origin: English
Meaning: From the River Island
Pronunciation: HH OW M Z
Popularity Rank: #39,945
The name Holmes is of English origin and means From the River Island. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Holmes is commonly found in Colombia, United States of America, Malaysia, and 43 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: HH OW M Z
HH: Pronounce as in "he" (HH IY)
OW: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
Z: Pronounce as in "zoo" (Z UW)
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At NamesLook, the name Holmes is recorded 817 times globally, ranking it as the 39,945th most common name worldwide.
Holmes is most prevalent in Colombia, with 582 occurrences, making it the 2,444th most popular name in the country.
In Colombia, the name Holmes is found among 1 in every 2216 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Colombia | #2,444 | 1 : 2,216 |
| United States of America | #21,838 | 1 : 25,480 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Holmes from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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