Holt vs Basil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Holt

Boy #1,918 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small forest, wooded grove"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #2,026 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, royal"

Origin: Greek

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Holt Rank #1,918

Basil Rank #2,026

Holt is more popular, ranked #1918 vs #2026 for Basil.

Is Holt or Basil more popular?

Holt is more popular, ranked #1918 compared to Basil at #2026 in the United States.

What do Holt and Basil mean?

Holt means "small forest, wooded grove" (Old English origin). Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin).

Are Holt and Basil boy or girl names?

Holt is primarily a boy name. Basil is primarily a boy name.