Hollister is a male name with American English pronunciation as HAHL-iss-tur (/ˈhɑl.ɪs.tər/). It has its origin in the English language and is derived from the surname Hollister. This name is associated with the meaning "dweller by the holly trees" or "hollow". The variation of this name is Holly, which can be used for both boys and girls. In terms of popularity, Hollister has been given to a small number of newborns in the United States. While it has not ranked highly in recent years, it did have some popularity in the late 20th century.
Hollister Jackson, the 56th lieutenant governor of Vermont, tragically lost his life in the Great Flood of 1927. |