Holden vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Holden

Boy #281 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep valley; hollow valley"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Holden Rank #281

Simon Rank #251

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #281 for Holden.

Is Holden or Simon more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Holden at #281 in the United States.

What do Holden and Simon mean?

Holden means "deep valley; hollow valley" (Old English origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Holden and Simon boy or girl names?

Holden is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.