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Garrison vs Holt

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Garrison Rank #1,799
Holt Rank #1,918

Garrison is more popular, ranked #1799 vs #1918 for Holt.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Garrison or Holt more popular?

Garrison is more popular, ranked #1799 compared to Holt at #1918 in the United States.

What do Garrison and Holt mean?

Garrison means "son of Garret, son of the spear bearer" (Germanic/English origin). Holt means "small forest, wooded grove" (Old English origin).

Are Garrison and Holt boy or girl names?

Garrison is primarily a boy name. Holt is primarily a boy name.

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