Holmes Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Holmes Name at a Glance

Name	Holmes
Meaning	From the river island.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Holmes Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Holmes means “From the river island”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Holmes Name Origin

Our database records Holmes under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Holmes a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Holmes is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Holmes

When considering Holmes for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.