Holt vs Alek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Holt

Boy #1,918 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small forest, wooded grove"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,976 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Holt Rank #1,918

Alek Rank #1,976

Holt is more popular, ranked #1918 vs #1976 for Alek.

Is Holt or Alek more popular?

Holt is more popular, ranked #1918 compared to Alek at #1976 in the United States.

What do Holt and Alek mean?

Holt means "small forest, wooded grove" (Old English origin). Alek means "defender of the people" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Holt and Alek boy or girl names?

Holt is primarily a boy name. Alek is primarily a boy name.