Holt vs Ciaran

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Holt

Boy #1,918 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small forest, wooded grove"

Origin: Old English

English American British

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Boy #1,779 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish British

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Holt Rank #1,918

Ciaran Rank #1,779

Ciaran is more popular, ranked #1779 vs #1918 for Holt.

Is Holt or Ciaran more popular?

Ciaran is more popular, ranked #1779 compared to Holt at #1918 in the United States.

What do Holt and Ciaran mean?

Holt means "small forest, wooded grove" (Old English origin). Ciaran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Holt and Ciaran boy or girl names?

Holt is primarily a boy name. Ciaran is primarily a boy name.