Holden vs Killian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Holden

Boy #281 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep valley; hollow valley"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Holden Rank #281

Killian Rank #370

Holden is more popular, ranked #281 vs #370 for Killian.

Is Holden or Killian more popular?

Holden is more popular, ranked #281 compared to Killian at #370 in the United States.

What do Holden and Killian mean?

Holden means "deep valley; hollow valley" (Old English origin). Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Holden and Killian boy or girl names?

Holden is primarily a boy name. Killian is primarily a boy name.