Bryson vs Holden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bryson

Boy #147 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Brice, the speckled one"

Origin: Welsh via English

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Boy #281 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep valley; hollow valley"

Origin: Old English

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Bryson Rank #147

Holden Rank #281

Bryson is more popular, ranked #147 vs #281 for Holden.

Is Bryson or Holden more popular?

Bryson is more popular, ranked #147 compared to Holden at #281 in the United States.

What do Bryson and Holden mean?

Bryson means "son of Brice, the speckled one" (Welsh via English origin). Holden means "deep valley; hollow valley" (Old English origin).

Are Bryson and Holden boy or girl names?

Bryson is primarily a boy name. Holden is primarily a boy name.