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Holmes

Boy

Old English origin ยท /HOMZ/ ยท classic

Meaning: English surname derived from holme, meaning small island.

Popularity 9/1001 syllablesPeaked 1915โ†“ Falling

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Most popular in the 1910s.

Today, Holmes is a rare name (popularity 9/100).

It is less common today than at its historical peak.

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