Holden vs Bryson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Holden

Boy #281 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep valley; hollow valley"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #147 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Brice, the speckled one"

Origin: Welsh via English

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Holden Rank #281

Bryson Rank #147

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

Is Holden or Bryson more popular?

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

What do Holden and Bryson mean?

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

Are Holden and Bryson boy or girl names?

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