Holt vs Ames

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Holt

Boy #1,918 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small forest, wooded grove"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

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Holt Rank #1,918

Ames Rank #2,018

Holt is more popular, ranked #1918 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Holt or Ames more popular?

Holt is more popular, ranked #1918 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Holt and Ames mean?

Holt means "small forest, wooded grove" (Old English origin). Ames means "friend" (Old French origin).

Are Holt and Ames boy or girl names?

Holt is primarily a boy name. Ames is primarily a boy name.