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Edson vs Holt

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edson

Boy #1,835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English (patronymic)

Cultural Roots

English Brazilian Portuguese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,835
Total SSA Count
88
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Holt

Boy #1,918 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small forest, wooded grove"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,918
Total SSA Count
82
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Edson Rank #1,835
Holt Rank #1,918

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 vs #1918 for Holt.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edson or Holt more popular?

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 compared to Holt at #1918 in the United States.

What do Edson and Holt mean?

Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin). Holt means "small forest, wooded grove" (Old English origin).

Are Edson and Holt boy or girl names?

Edson is primarily a boy name. Holt is primarily a boy name.

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