Boy
Holt
HOHLT
Rare & Uncommon ↑ Rising
✦ Meaning
“From Old English 'holt' (small wood), originally denoting someone who lived by a wooded area. A sparse, natural surname gaining traction as a standalone given name.”
Popularity Over Time
Holt is not currently in the US top 1000.
Origin
Old English
Syllables
1
Style
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Famous Bearers
- Holt McCallany (actor)
People Also Ask
From Old English 'holt' (small wood), originally denoting someone who lived by a wooded area. A sparse, natural surname gaining traction as a standalone given name.
Holt is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. It's trending up as more parents discover it.
Holt works beautifully as a full name and does not lend itself to an obvious short form. Most parents see that as a feature.
Names that pair beautifully with Holt include Hart, Holden, Harley, Hayes.