Holt vs Cai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Holt

Boy #1,918 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small forest, wooded grove"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,906 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rejoice, delight"

Origin: Latin via Welsh

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Holt Rank #1,918

Cai Rank #1,906

Cai is more popular, ranked #1906 vs #1918 for Holt.

Is Holt or Cai more popular?

Cai is more popular, ranked #1906 compared to Holt at #1918 in the United States.

What do Holt and Cai mean?

Holt means "small forest, wooded grove" (Old English origin). Cai means "rejoice, delight" (Latin via Welsh origin).

Are Holt and Cai boy or girl names?

Holt is primarily a boy name. Cai is primarily a boy name.