Holt vs Clive

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Holt

Boy #1,918 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small forest, wooded grove"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #2,057 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near a steep bank"

Origin: Old English

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Holt Rank #1,918

Clive Rank #2,057

Holt is more popular, ranked #1918 vs #2057 for Clive.

Is Holt or Clive more popular?

Holt is more popular, ranked #1918 compared to Clive at #2057 in the United States.

What do Holt and Clive mean?

Holt means "small forest, wooded grove" (Old English origin). Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin).

Are Holt and Clive boy or girl names?

Holt is primarily a boy name. Clive is primarily a boy name.